Ground Beef Stuffed Zucchini

• 份量: 6 servings
• 准备时间: 15 minutes
• 总时间: 40 minutes

配料

6 zucchinis

1 lb lean ground beef (a ground beef/pork blend will also work)

1 cup chopped yellow onion (diced small)

1 cup chopped zucchini

4 minced garlic cloves

15 oz can tomato sauce

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or more if needed)

步骤

Slice the top and bottom off of 6 zucchinis, then slice them each in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scrape out the inner flesh. Chop 1 cup of the flesh into small pieces for the recipe. Save this for later.

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the zucchini slices in a single layer. Set aside.

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, Add the 1 lb lean ground beef and break up using the tip of a wood spatula. Cook until the beef is browned and no longer pink.

Fold a paper towel and use a wood spatula to swish around the pan absorbing any excess grease, if needed.

Add the 1 cup chopped onion and 1 cup chopped zucchini and cook 2-3 minutes. Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and let cook 30 seconds.

Pour in the 15 oz canned tomato sauce. Sprinkle in 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp ground black pepper. Mix everything together. Let this simmer for 2-3 minutes, until the excess liquid reduces.

Now scoop the ground beef mixture into each zucchini boat using a spoon. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese over top using more cheese if needed.

Place the zucchini boats in the oven to bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is golden brown, and zucchini is soft and tender when poked with a fork.

Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes before adding to plates. Slice and serve!