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30-Min Ground Beef Zucchini Boats (Healthy & Delicious) Recipe

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  • Author: mira
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Savory ground beef and melted cheese stuffed into fresh zucchini shells. A low-carb, high-protein meal that is ready in half an hour.


Ingredients

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  • 4 medium zucchinis, halved lengthwise
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Slice zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the centers to create boats.
  3. Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through.
  4. Add diced onion and garlic to the beef, sautéing for 3-5 minutes until soft.
  5. Stir in tomato sauce, oregano, salt, and pepper; simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Fill zucchini shells with the beef mixture and place in a baking dish.
  7. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  8. Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is golden and zucchini is tender.