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Easy Ground Beef Zucchini Boats

A delightful fusion of savory ground beef, fresh vegetables, and cheesy goodness nestled inside tender zucchini shells, ready in under an hour.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 medium zucchinis
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 drizzle Olive oil for cooking

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Slice the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds to create a cavity.
Cooking
  1. In a skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic.
  2. Cook until fragrant and softened.
  3. Add the ground beef to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and brown completely.
  4. Mix in the marinara sauce and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
Assembly
  1. Spoon the ground beef mixture into the hollowed-out zucchinis.
  2. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Baking
  1. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 25 minutes.
  2. Serve once cooled slightly.

Notes

For a meat alternative, use ground chicken or lamb. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze for three months. Reheat in the oven to maintain texture.