Zucchini Boats with Beef and Sauce
Quick and hearty zucchini boats filled with seasoned beef and topped with a simple tomato sauce. A satisfying weeknight dinner ready in about 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini
- ½ lb ground beef
- ½ small onion
- ¾ cup tomato sauce
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut the 2 zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the centers with a spoon, leaving a 1/4-inch shell. Chop the scooped flesh and set aside.
- 2
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the 1/2 lb ground beef and 1/2 small diced onion until beef is browned and onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chopped zucchini flesh and cook 2 minutes more.
- 3
Add the 3/4 cup tomato sauce and 1/2 tsp dried oregano to the skillet. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 4
Spoon the beef mixture into the zucchini shells. Top with the 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
- 5
Place the boats on a baking sheet and bake until zucchini is tender and cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 minutes. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- skillet
- spoon
- knife
- cutting board
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