Zucchini Boats with Ground Beef

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with foil. Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Cut zucchini in half lengthwise; scoop out flesh with a spoon. Chop flesh; set aside about ¾ flesh for stuffing. Reserve remaining ¼ flesh for another use.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add zucchini halves; cook 4 minutes. Drain in a colander; immediately immerse in ice water to stop the cooking process, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Heat olive oil in a large skillet 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 black pepper; cook and stir. Add reserved ¾ zucchini flesh, onion, and carrot; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Add red wine and Worcestershire; cook 1 to 2 minutes. Add beef stock; cook 3 minutes. Simmer until mixture reduces, about 10 minutes more.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Place zucchini halves into the prepared baking dish. Divide beef mixture among zucchini boats; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is browned and bubbly, about 30 minutes.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (6 servings total)