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Ground Beef Zucchini Boats

Delicious Ground Beef Zucchini Boats: A Family Favorite!

Delicious Ground Beef Zucchini Boats, a zucchini delicacy filled with flavorful ground beef.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 boats
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ground Beef Zucchini Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Lean ground beef is preferred.
  • 4 medium Zucchini Halved lengthwise and hollowed out.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese For topping.
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce For flavor and moisture.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped for garnish.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Oven
  • Cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add ground beef, cooking until browned.
  3. Mix in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add tomato sauce and stir to combine.
  5. Scoop out the insides of zucchini halves and fill with the beef mixture.
  6. Top with shredded cheese.
  7. Place in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until zucchini is tender.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1boatCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the beef mixture.

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