How to Make Zucchini Boats with Ground Beef - A Step-by-Step Guide

Zucchini boats are a delicious and versatile dish that can be filled with a variety of different ingredients to create a satisfying and healthy meal. One popular variation is to fill zucchini boats with ground beef, creating a hearty and flavorful dish that is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. This recipe is a great way to use up an abundance of zucchini from your garden or local farmers market, and it's a fantastic way to sneak some extra veggies into your diet. Whether you're look...

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Ingredients

  • 3 medium zucchini
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 large carrot, grated
  • 1 (3.5 fluid ounce) wine glass red wine
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ cup beef stock
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 stuffed zucchini boats

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with foil. Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water.
  • Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out the interior flesh with a spoon. Chop and reserve about 3/4 of the flesh for the stuffing.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add zucchini halves and cook for 4 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef; cook and stir until browned and broken into very small pieces, 5 to 7 minutes. Add rosemary, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper; stir some more. Quickly add reserved chopped zucchini flesh, onion, and carrot; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in red wine and Worcestershire; cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add beef stock and cook for 3 minutes. Simmer until mixture reduces, about 10 more minutes.
  • Place zucchini halves into the prepared baking dish. Fill each with an even amount of beef mixture, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is browned and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    316 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 72mg
    • Sodium: 222mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 109mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 713mg