Beef Stuffed Zucchini – a delicious recipe with zucchini, lean ground beef, sweet onion, egg, marinara sauce, bread crumbs. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Vegetarian
Servings:persons
1
Cut zucchini in half lengthwise; cut a thin slice from the bottom of each so they sit flat. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4 inch shell.
2
Place shells in an ungreased 13x9 microwave safe dish (or any size that will fit all four pieces - mine is round). Turn off turntable setting on microwave (I remove the turntable).
3
Cover dish and microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes or until crisp tender; drain and set aside.
4
In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and broken up well; drain.
5
Remove skillet from heat and stir in egg, marinara sauce, bread crumbs, salt, pepper and 1/2 cup cheese.
6
Spoon about a 1/4 cup into each shell. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH for 4 minutes.
7
Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese then microwave for 3-4 minutes longer until thermometer inserted into filling read 160u00b0F.
8
Serve with warmed up marinara sauce for each serving for dipping.
463
kcal
Calories
35
g
Fat
6
g
Carbs
31
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 medium zucchini, 1 lb lean ground beef, 1/2 cup sweet onion, chopped, 1 egg, and more.
Yes, Beef Stuffed Zucchini falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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