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Ground beef stuffed zucchini boats garnished with cheese and herbs

Ground Beef Zucchini Boats

Delicious zucchini filled with ground beef, cheese, and marinara, perfect for a quick, family-friendly dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 medium zucchinis Cut in half lengthwise
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheese Mozzarella or cheddar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides to form boats.
Cooking
  1. In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until onions are translucent.
  3. Stir in Italian herbs, salt, pepper, and marinara sauce.
  4. Fill each zucchini boat with the ground beef mixture.
  5. Top with shredded cheese.
  6. Place the boats in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is bubbly.

Notes

Don’t overcook the zucchini: it should be tender but still hold its shape. Feel free to add chopped bell peppers or mushrooms to the beef mixture for extra nutrition.