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Ground Beef Zucchini Boats

Savory Ground Beef Zucchini Boats for Delicious Family Meals

Delicious Ground Beef Zucchini Boats that make for an irresistible family dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 boats
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Zucchini Boats
  • 4 medium Zucchini halved lengthwise and scooped out
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce for filling
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese for topping
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheets
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Prepare the zucchini by halving them and removing the insides to create boats.
  3. In a pan, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  4. Add tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the beef and stir to combine.
  5. Fill the zucchini boats with the beef mixture and top with shredded cheese.
  6. Place the filled zucchini boats on a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes until the zucchini is tender.
  7. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1boatCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For variations, try adding different vegetables or spices to the filling as desired.

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