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Ground Beef Zucchini Boats

Ground Beef Zucchini Boats: A Healthy Dinner Delight

Ground Beef Zucchini Boats are a nutritious and flavorful low-carb dinner, stuffed with savory ground beef and tomato sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 boats
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Zucchini Boats
  • 4 medium Zucchini Hollowed out
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For sautéing
For the Filling
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Optional
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Or make your own with herbs
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Or use fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce Low-sugar recommended
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Shredded for topping

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 360°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Wash the zucchinis and slice them in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and flesh.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil and sauté the chopped onion for 5-7 minutes until translucent.
  4. Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart, and cook for 8-10 minutes until browned; drain any excess grease.
  5. Stir in the tomato paste, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
  6. Pour in the tomato sauce, reduce heat, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  7. Carefully fill each zucchini boat with the beef mixture.
  8. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and bake for 20 minutes until cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1boatCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Make ahead options available: prepare the filling a day before for a quick meal. Watch cheese while baking to prevent burning.

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