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Ground Beef Stuffed Zucchini (Italian Style)
5 from 21 votes

Ground Beef Stuffed Zucchini (Italian Style)

This recipe for Ground Beef Stuffed Zucchini features zucchini halves filled with a savory mixture of browned ground beef, garlic, onion, and flavorful marinara sauce, seasoned with Italian herbs and a touch of balsamic vinegar. The dish is topped with melted mozzarella cheese, creating a satisfying combination of tender vegetable shells with a rich, meaty filling and a gooey cheese topping. It offers a balanced, hearty meal utilizing fresh zucchini and classic Italian seasoning.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 180 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

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 garlic about 2 cloves, minced
  • 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 black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375. Spray two 9 x 13 baking pans generously with oil.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Add the garlic and onion to the meat, and soften it for about a 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  5. 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.
  6. Portion the meat mixture evenly into the zucchini. Top with mozzarella cheese, then place the pans in the oven.
  7. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 180

% 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.