Ground Beef Zucchini Bake: Easy and Healthy Family Favorite
Enjoy this delicious and nutritious Ground Beef Zucchini Bake that the whole family will love.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef and onion over medium heat until the beef is cooked through.
- Add garlic and diced tomatoes to the skillet and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Slice the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out some flesh to create a boat.
- Fill each zucchini boat with the beef mixture and top with shredded cheese.
- Place the filled zucchinis on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until the zucchinis are tender.
- Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be topped with fresh herbs for added flavor.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the meat mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 zucchini boat
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Ground Beef Zucchini Bake, Healthy Recipe, Family Dinner