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Keto Beef Zucchini Boats Recipe

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This Keto Beef Zucchini Boats recipe offers a delicious low-carb meal featuring tender zucchini halves filled with a savory ground beef mixture, seasoned with Italian herbs and topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a healthy dinner that's both satisfying and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

Zucchini Boats

  • 2 large zucchinis, halved lengthwise

Beef Mixture

  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes (no sugar added)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Topping

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Fresh basil (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare it for baking the zucchini boats later.
  2. Prepare the zucchini boats: Slice the zucchinis in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the centers to create hollow boats. Arrange these zucchini halves in a baking dish ready for filling.
  3. Cook the beef mixture: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef along with the diced onion and minced garlic until the beef is thoroughly browned. Drain any excess fat to keep the dish lean.
  4. Add seasoning and tomatoes: Stir in the diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper into the skillet. Allow this mixture to cook together for an additional 5 minutes to combine the flavors well.
  5. Fill and top zucchini boats: Spoon the beef mixture evenly into each zucchini boat. Then sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the top of each boat.
  6. Bake: Place the filled zucchini boats into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the cheese has melted and turned golden.
  7. Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving warm.

Notes

  • Be careful not to scoop out too much zucchini flesh so the boats maintain their shape while baking.
  • Use no sugar added diced tomatoes to keep the recipe keto-friendly.
  • Feel free to substitute mozzarella with other keto-friendly cheeses like cheddar or parmesan.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.
  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the beef mixture if you like a bit of heat.

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