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Stuffed Zucchini with Ground Beef and Rice

Stuffed zucchini with ground beef and rice is an easy family dinner made with fresh zucchini, seasoned ground beef, marinara sauce, cooked rice, and cheese. Perfect for using up summer zucchini.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: stuffed zucchini, zucchini boats
Servings: 8 stuffed zucchini halves
Calories: 239kcal
Author: Mindy Boyd

Ingredients

  • 4 medium zucchini
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ cup onion
  • 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
  • ½ cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheese

Instructions

  • Wash zucchini, cut stem end off and cut in half length-wise. Scoop out inside of zucchini with a small spoon or melon baller, leaving about ¼" thick walls, discard cores. Place in a casserole dish or on a rimmed baking sheet.
    4 medium zucchini
  • Chop the onion and shred the cheese.
  • Cook ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat until the beef is no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
    1 pound ground beef, ½ cup onion, 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
  • Add marinara sauce, rice, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and red pepper and heat, stirring occasionally until hot (about 3-4 minutes). 
    ½ cup marinara sauce, 1 cup cooked rice, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Stuff zucchini with beef and rice mixture. Top with cheese.
    1 cup shredded cheese
  • Bake in a 375° oven for 20-30 minutes or until the zucchini is tender when pierced with a fork. 

Notes

Medium zucchini (about 7 inches long) work best. This recipe makes enough filling for 8 zucchini halves.
Total cook time includes the time needed to brown the ground beef and bake the stuffed zucchini.
 
Nutrition information is approximate and will vary based on the ingredients and brands used.
 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1zucchini half | Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 280mg | Potassium: 499mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 377IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 2mg