Ground Beef Stuffed Zucchini (Italian Style)
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Ground Beef Stuffed Zucchini (Italian Style)
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Tender gooey zucchini boats stuffed with ground beef with savory Italian flavor and melty cheese are the perfect delicious dinner that your family will love.
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Ingredients
- 6 medium zucchini Medium is about 8 inches long, this recipe works for 6-7 fresh zucchini.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic about 2 cloves
- 1/4 medium sweet onion diced small
- 2 cups marinara sauce Or your favorite red tomato sauce.
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375. Spray two 9 x 13 baking pans generously with oil.
- Cut the zucchini in half longwise. With a large spoon, scoop out the seeds from the zucchini to make the zucchini shells. Place zucchini halves in the baking pans, lining them up in a row.
- Put oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until it is brown with no pink breaking the meat up with the spatula as you go, about 3-5 minutes. Drain any excess oil from the meat.
- Add the garlic and onion to the meat, and soften it for about a 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- To the meat mixture in the pan add the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Bring everything to a gentle boil, then turn down the heat to medium and simmer for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce soaks into the meat mixture and thickens.
- Portion the meat mixture evenly into the zucchini. Top with mozzarella cheese, then place the pans in the oven.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the zucchini is soft when pricked with a fork, and the cheese is fully melted. Then enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
180kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
38mg
(13%)
Sodium
412mg
(17%)
Potassium
508mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
475IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
109mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 180 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 180kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 412mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 508mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 475IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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