Easy Ground Beef Zucchini Boats for a Juicy Low-Carb Feast
Enjoy these Easy Ground Beef Zucchini Boats for a flavorful and satisfying low-carb meal! Perfectly baked zucchini filled with a savory ground beef mixture.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-Carb
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides, creating boats.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until the beef is browned.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and Italian seasoning; cook for another 5 minutes.
- Fill each zucchini boat with the beef mixture and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Place the zucchini boats in a baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on top before baking.
- Feel free to add other veggies like bell peppers or mushrooms to the meat mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 zucchini halves
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Easy Ground Beef Zucchini Boats, Low-Carb Recipe, Healthy Dinner