Zucchini Boats with Ground Beef
Enjoy these flavorful zucchini boats filled with savory ground beef and melted cheese, perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 4 medium zucchinis (halved and scooped)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 red bell pepper red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 14 oz canned diced tomatoes (drained)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 0.5 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Halve zucchinis, scoop out centers, and chop flesh.
- Arrange zucchinis in baking dish, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, and season.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper; add chopped zucchini flesh. Cook, then add beef and cook until browned.
- Add tomatoes, tomato paste, herbs, and chili flakes; simmer 5 minutes.
- Fill zucchinis with beef mixture, top with cheeses, and bake 20–25 minutes until golden.
Notes
You can add chili flakes for extra heat or garnish with fresh herbs for added flavor.