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Quick Beef Stuffed Zucchini Recipe

Quick and easy beef stuffed zucchini recipe perfect for a healthy low carb dinner in under an hour.

Quick Beef Stuffed Zucchini Recipe

Try this quick and easy beef stuffed zucchini recipe for a healthy low carb dinner. Ready in under an hour with simple ingredients.

Recipe Details

Prep time
15m
Cook time
30m
Rest time
5m
Total time
50m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 1 piece medium zucchini
  • 100 g ground beef lean
  • 30 g onion diced
  • 1 piece garlic clove minced
  • 50 ml tomato sauce unsalted
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  • 20 g grated cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper ground

Origins

USA

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 190 C (375 F).
  2. Wash the zucchini and cut in half lengthwise.
  3. Scoop out the center flesh of each zucchini half using a spoon, leaving a shell about 1 cm thick.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add diced onion and minced garlic clove to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  6. Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
  7. Stir in tomato sauce, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper; cook for 2 more minutes.
  8. Remove skillet from heat and mix in half of the grated cheddar cheese.
  9. Fill each zucchini half with the beef mixture, pressing gently to pack.
  10. Place stuffed zucchinis on a baking dish and sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on top.
  11. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until zucchini is tender and cheese is melted and golden.
  12. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Tips

  • Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content.
  • Do not scoop out too much zucchini flesh to keep the shell sturdy.
  • Serve with a fresh salad for a complete meal.

Serving Suggestions

  • mixed green salad
  • garlic bread
  • steamed vegetables

Enjoy this quick and tasty beef stuffed zucchini as a healthy and satisfying meal any day of the week.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 1.5
  • Sodium (g): 0.3
  • Sugar (g): 2
  • Fat (g): 7
  • Carbohydrates (g): 4
  • Protein (g): 10
  • Calories: 120
  • Cholesterol (g): 0.05
  • Saturated Fat (g): 2.5

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