Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Ground Beef and Rice
Zucchini boats are a classic summer dish that are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. This recipe for stuffed zucchini boats with ground beef and rice is a hearty and flavorful variation on the classic dish. The zucchini boats are filled with a mixture of ground beef, rice, onion, red bell pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil, and then topped with mozzarella cheese and baked until tender. The result is a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for a summer meal.
Zucchini boats have been a staple of summer cooking for centuries. The dish is believed to have originated in Italy, where it was traditionally made with zucchini, ground beef, and rice. Over time, the dish has spread to other parts of the world, and there are now many different variations on the classic recipe. This recipe for stuffed zucchini boats with ground beef and rice is a modern take on the classic dish. It is made with a mixture of ground beef, rice, onion, red bell pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil, and then topped with mozzarella cheese and baked until tender. The result is a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for a summer meal.
Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Ground Beef and Rice Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Ground Beef and Rice Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Ground Beef and Rice Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Ground Beef and Rice
Prep time: 20 | Cook time: 25 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup rice
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
  3. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
  4. Add onion and red bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened.
  5. Stir in rice, sun-dried tomatoes and basil.
  6. Spoon the ground beef mixture into the zucchini boats.
  7. Top with mozzarella cheese.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until zucchini is tender.
Why It Works
  • The zucchini boats are a great way to use up summer zucchini.
  • The ground beef, rice, and vegetables provide a hearty and flavorful filling.
  • The mozzarella cheese adds a gooey and delicious topping.
  • The dish is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences.