Easy Ground Beef Zucchini Boats (35-Minutes)
Easy Ground Beef Zucchini Boats are a quick and satisfying meal, combining ground beef, fresh zucchini, and melted cheese in just 35 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
4 medium Zucchini
1 lb Lean Ground Beef
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 small Onion, diced
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 (8 oz) can Tomato Sauce
1 tsp Dried Italian Seasoning
½ tsp Salt
¼ tsp Black Pepper
1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash the zucchini, slice in half lengthwise, and scoop out seeds to create boats. Season with salt and pepper
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and brown the ground beef for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked. Drain excess grease
- Add diced onion to the skillet, cooking until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant
- Mix tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper into the beef mixture. Simmer for 2-3 minutes
- Spoon the ground beef mixture into the zucchini boats, mounding slightly
- Bake for 15 minutes. Then sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly
- Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and garnish with parsley before serving
Notes
Choose firm, medium-sized zucchini for best results.
Feel free to customize the filling by adding other vegetables or cheeses.
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