High Protein Ground Beef Stuffed Zucchini
These stuffed zucchini boats are a satisfying, flavor-packed meal the whole family will love. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
- 4 large Zucchini
- 1.5 lb Lean Ground Beef
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/2 cup Yellow Onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 14.5 oz Diced Tomatoes, drained
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 1.5 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
- 2 tbsp Fresh Basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh with a spoon, leaving a 1/4 inch shell. Roughly chop the scooped-out flesh and set it aside. Place the zucchini boats in a baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the diced onion for 3 minutes until soft, then add the ground beef. Break it apart and cook for 6 to 7 minutes until fully browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the minced garlic, chopped zucchini flesh, and drained diced tomatoes to the skillet. Stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the zucchini softens and the mixture comes together.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese until melted and combined.
- Spoon the beef mixture generously into each zucchini boat, packing it in and mounding it slightly. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese on top.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes until the cheese is golden and the zucchini is tender.
- Let cool for 3 minutes, then top with fresh basil and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 246kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 24gFat: 14g
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