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Ground Beef Stuffed Zucchini

Ground Beef Stuffed Zucchini

Cost $15, save $10

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  • 35 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Vegetables

    • 🥒 3 large zucchini

  • Protein

    • 🍖 1 pound ground beef
    • 🥚 1 large egg

  • Spices and Seasonings

    • 🧂 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon allspice

  • Dairy

    • 🧀 4 ounces goat cheese with herbs

  • Grains

    • 1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs

  • Sauce and Liquids

    • 🍅 8 ounces tomato sauce
    • 💧 1 1/4 cups water

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Scoop the inside of each zucchini half out to form a well for the filling. Chop reserved flesh and set aside.

2

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, crumbling with a wooden spoon and stirring occasionally until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon salt, 3/4 teaspoon of pepper, and onion powder and stir to combine. Remove from heat and stir in goat cheese until melted. Stir in reserved zucchini flesh, egg, and breadcrumbs. Divide meat mixture into prepared zucchini halves.

3

Stir tomato sauce, water, allspice, and remaining salt and pepper together in a bowl. Pour mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish and arrange zucchini side-by-side in the dish. Cover with foil.

4

Bake in the preheated oven until zucchini are tender, uncovering during last 10 minutes of baking, 30 to 40 minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

321

Calories

  • 28
    Protein
  • 10
    Carbs
  • 19
    Fats

💡 For a richer flavor, use freshly made breadcrumbs instead of store-bought.To ensure the zucchini cooks evenly, make sure they are similar in size.You can substitute goat cheese with feta or cream cheese if preferred.Sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley at the end for a more visually appealing dish.