Best 9 Beef Stuffed Zucchini Boats Recipes

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Beef stuffed zucchini boats are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. They are also a great way to use up leftover beef. The zucchini boats are stuffed with a mixture of beef, vegetables, and spices, then baked in the oven until tender. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ZUCCHINI BOATS WITH GROUND BEEF



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These zucchini boats with ground beef are a delicious, refreshing dish--good served on a bed of rice or with garlic toast and salad.

Provided by celloldy

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 medium zucchini
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 large carrot, grated
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (3.5 fluid ounce) wine glass red wine
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ cup beef stock
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with foil.
  • Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Chop and reserve about 3/4 of the seeds for the stuffing.
  • Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add zucchini boats and cook uncovered for 4 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef; cook and stir until browned and broken into very small pieces, 5 to 7 minutes. Add rosemary, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper and stir some more. Quickly add reserved chopped zucchini pulp, onion, and carrot; continue to cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in red wine and Worcestershire and allow to cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add beef stock and cook for 3 minutes more. Simmer until mixture reduces, about 10 minutes.
  • Place zucchini boats in the foil-lined dish and divide meat mixture evenly between them. Sprinkle each with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is browned and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 79 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 25.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 293.6 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS



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While any medium sized ripe zucchinis will do, use garden fresh ones if you have them. The tender sweet flesh of the zucchinis paired with the spiced meat and cool yogurt sauce will make you forget that this dish is less than 500 calories per serving!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 zucchinis (about 2 1/2 pounds), halved lengthwise and seeds scooped out
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 onion, diced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 pound ground turkey
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup packed fresh dill, torn

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400˚ F. Drizzle a rimmed baking sheet with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season the zucchini halves with salt and pepper. Add to the baking sheet and turn to coat with the oil. Arrange the zucchini cut-side down in a single layer. Roast until crisp-tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in the cumin and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper; cook 30 seconds. Add the turkey and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and chicken broth until combined. Cook until the broth is reduced to a thick sauce, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Turn the zucchini boats cut-side up and fill with the turkey mixture, packing it in. Sprinkle with the cheese and roast until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, stir together the yogurt and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the zucchini boats with the yogurt mixture and top with the dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 28 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Cholesterol 110 milligrams, Sodium 864 milligrams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 33 grams, Sugar 12 grams

GROUND BEEF STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS RECIPE



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Stuffed zucchini with meat and cheese, baked in a casserole dish with a flavorfeul tomato sauce.

Provided by Helene Dsouza

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 medium Zucchini (*see Notes)
½ pound Ground Beef
½ Teaspoon Salt
¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper
1 Teaspoon Onion Powder (*see Notes)
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 Tablespoon Oregano or Marjoram or Savory Herb (fresh or dried, *see Notes)
1 Teaspoon Basil (fresh or dried)
½ Teaspoon Rosemary (fresh or dried)
½ cup Grated Cheese (*see Notes)
1 cup Tomato Sauce (*see Notes)
½ Teaspoon Salt
¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper
1 Tablespoon Oregano or Marjoram or Savory Herb (*see Notes)
½ Teaspoon Onion Powder
½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
½ cup Grated Cheese
2 Tablespoon Olive Oil

Steps:

  • Rinse and pat dry zucchini.
  • Cut ends off zucchini and cut it into half.
  • Arrange Zucchini halves in your baking dish. Cut the 4th one a bit short so that it fits there. Slice the remaining zucchini piece that didn't fit, it will be added to the sauce afterward.
  • Hollow out zucchini. Collect fruit pulp.
  • Spread zucchini pulp between 2 bowls. One is for the stuff, the other for the sauce. Add the sliced zucchini parts to the bowl for the sauce.
  • Add ground beef, seasoning, and cheese to one of the bowls with the zucchini.
  • Combine ground meat stuffing.
  • In the second bowl, add tomato sauce and seasoning to the zucchini pulp.
  • Combine everything well.
  • Preheat oven to 400 Fahrenheit/ 200 Celsius.
  • Stuff zucchini with the meat filling.
  • Spread the sauce around/between the zucchini.
  • Top boats with cheese and sprinkle some olive oil over all that.
  • Bake your zucchini boat at 400 Fahrenheit/ 200 Celsius for about 20 minutes or until golden on the top.
  • Serve up hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Sodium 1332 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GARDEN-STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS



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Not only are these boats a delightful way to get your veggies, they're basically a one-dish meal that covers all the bases-just grab your favorite garden goodies and add any spices or mix-ins you like. -Janie Zirbser, Mullica Hill, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 medium zucchini
3/4 pound ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 cups water, divided
3/4 cup canned fire-roasted diced tomatoes or chopped fresh tomatoes (with seeds and juices)
1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
1/3 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup uncooked ditalini or other small pasta
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend, divided
Pasta sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Halve zucchini lengthwise; place cut sides down in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake 10 minutes. When cool enough to handle, scoop out seeds, leaving a 1/4-in. shell., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in 1 cup water, tomatoes, red peppers, mushrooms, pasta, thyme, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook until mixture is thickened and pasta is al dente, 12-15 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese., Spoon mixture into zucchini shells. Place in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with 3/4 cup Italian cheese blend. Pour remaining water into bottom of dish. Bake, covered, 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, until zucchini is tender and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes longer. Serve with pasta sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calories, Fat 24g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 992mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

TACO-STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS



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This is a fairly simple to make dish that satisfies the low-carb lifestyle. When I'm feeling the need for a taco, this dish will suffice! It was so tasty that even my 5-year-old approved it! We will definitely be making this again. Guacamole and salsa also make great toppings for these.

Provided by dzcarrera

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 zucchinis, halved lengthwise and seeded
1 pound ground turkey
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning
¾ cup water, or as needed
2 red sweet pepper, finely chopped
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL® Mexican Lime & Cilantro)
½ white onion, finely chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup sour cream
1 (1 ounce) packet sour cream seasoning mix (such as Old El Paso® Zesty Sour Cream Seasoning Mix)
1 bunch green onions, diced
½ cup shredded Muenster cheese
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook zucchini halves in boiling water to just soften slightly, about 1 minute. Remove zucchini halves from the water and arrange into the prepared baking dish with the cut sides facing upwards.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground turkey in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Return skillet to medium-high heat; pour water over the turkey and season with taco seasoning. Cook until the water thickens and coats the turkey, about 5 minutes. Add red peppers, diced tomatoes and green chiles, onion, and cilantro; cook and stir until the peppers are softened, about 5 minutes more.
  • Stir sour cream and sour cream seasoning mix together in a bowl.
  • Using a slotted spoon, spoon the turkey mixture into the hollows of each zucchini half and press firmly. Top the turkey mixture with about half the sour cream mixture. Sprinkle green onions, Muenster cheese, and Cheddar cheese over the sour cream mixture, respectively.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the zucchini is cooked through, about 30 minutes. Top with remaining sour cream mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.8 g, Cholesterol 137.3 mg, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 1569.6 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

BEEF STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS



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Provided by Layla

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

6-8 medium zucchini (or 12 small)
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup onion (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup marinara sauce
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup low-fat shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375F. Slice zucchini in half, and carve them out with a spoon. Chop the zucchini 'meat' and set it aside. Line zucchini boats on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased with oil.
  • Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet. Cook onion for 2-3 minutes or until it begins to golden. Ad the garlic and cook for a few seconds. Add meat and cook until it's no longer pink, 3-5 minutes. Add the marinara sauce, zucchini pulp, italian seasoning and salt + pepper. Simmer for 8-10 minutes.
  • Spoon mixture into zucchini boats and top each with a drizzle of cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheesy is fully melted and bubbly.

BEEF STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS



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If you're looking for yet another way to serve zucchini, try this flavorful entree from Michael Weaver of Norman, Oklahoma. "I received this recipe from a friend at work," he writes. "His wife fixes it for him, and he says it's his favorite. It's great when you have extra squash and don't know what to do with it."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 medium zucchini
1/2 pound ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
4 ounces pepper Jack cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise; cut a thin slice off the bottoms so they sit flat. Scoop out pulp, leaving 1/4-in. shells. Place zucchini shells in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and set aside. , In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in water and soy sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. , Fill each zucchini shell with 2 tablespoons meat mixture. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; microwave 1-2 minutes longer or until zucchini is tender and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 674mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

ROUND 2 RECIPE - STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 zucchini reserved from Zucchini Cakes recipe
Mushroom stems reserved from Portobello Burgers recipe, chopped
1 egg
1/4 cup chopped green olives with pimentos
1/3 cup fresh bread crumbs
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Slice the zucchini lengthwise, scoop out the seeds from the center and put on a baking sheet.
  • In a medium bowl combine the remaining ingredients expect for 2 tablespoons of the cheese. Fill the centers of each zucchini half with the mixture. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top of the filling.
  • Bake until the cheese is melted and the filling is golden brown and toasted, about 15 to 20 minutes.

MEATY STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS



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I have an abundance of zucchini from my garden. This recipe is a great way to use it. The Italian herbs make it incredible.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 1/4 cups soft breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce, divided
2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
4 -5 medium zucchini
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients and one can of tomato sauce; mix well.
  • Stir in tomatoes.
  • Halve zucchini lengthwise; scoop out center part of zucchini to about 1/4 inch from edges.
  • Fill with meat mixture; place in two 13x9 inch baking dishes.
  • Spoon remaining tomato sauce over each.
  • Bake uncovered, at 375 degrees for 45 minutes or until the zucchini is tender.
  • Sprinkle with cheese during last few minutes or baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.8, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 134.2, Sodium 1171.2, Carbohydrate 19.4, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 10.2, Protein 36.3

Tips:

  • Choose medium-sized zucchini that are firm and have smooth skin.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and pulp, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
  • Season the inside of the zucchini with salt and pepper. Brush with olive oil and place cut-side up on a baking sheet.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, eggs, onion, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  • Fill the zucchini boats with the beef mixture. Top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake at 375°F for 30-35 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the beef is cooked through.
  • Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Beef stuffed zucchini boats are a delicious and easy-to-make meal. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and satisfying. The zucchini boats can be customized to your liking, so feel free to get creative with the fillings. Serve them with a side of rice, pasta, or salad for a complete meal.

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