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Two baked zucchini boats filled with seasoned ground beef and topped with melted cheese, a delicious ground beef recipe.

Baked Zucchini Boats with Ground Beef and Cheese

A simple recipe for baked zucchini boats filled with seasoned ground beef and topped with melted cheese. This dish is a good way to use zucchini and can be a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 boats
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Zucchini Boats
  • 4 medium zucchini halved lengthwise
For the Filling
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or mozzarella

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Skillet
  • Knife
  • Spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Scoop out the flesh from the zucchini halves, leaving about a 1/4-inch border. Chop the scooped-out zucchini flesh and set aside.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
  4. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and chopped zucchini flesh to the skillet with the ground beef. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Stir in the dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and tomato sauce. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring to combine.
  6. Spoon the ground beef mixture evenly into the hollowed-out zucchini boats.
  7. Place the filled zucchini boats on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender.
  9. Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top of each zucchini boat.
  10. Return to the oven and bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  11. Serve hot.

Notes

You can add other seasonings like chili powder or cumin for a different flavor profile. Feel free to use different types of cheese, such as mozzarella, provolone, or a blend.

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