These cheeseburger zucchini boats make an easy weeknight meal that the entire family will enjoy. Made with a hint of ketchup and mustard, plus melty cheese on top, these boats taste just like your favorite cheeseburger!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Servings: 6boats
Calories: 289kcal
Ingredients
3mediumzucchini, about 9-10" long
1tablespoonolive oil
1smallonion, diced
16ouncesground beef
2tablespoonsketchup
1tablespoonmustard
½teaspoongarlic powder
½teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonpepper
1cupfreshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish and set aside.
Cut the stems off your zucchini, then slice in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, carefully scape out some of the flesh from each zucchini half and discard (or save for another recipe). Place into prepared 9x13 pan, cut side up. Optionally, lightly season with salt and pepper. Bake for 10 minutes.
In a sauté pan over medium heat, add olive oil. When hot, add onion and cook until lightly browned around the edges, about 3-4 minutes. Add ground beef and cook until browned and cooked through. Add ketchup, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine. Remove from heat.
Once boats have par-baked, remove from oven and top with beef filling. Sprinkle tops with cheddar cheese.
Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until zucchini can easily be pierced through with a fork.
Optionally, top with diced tomatoes and shredded lettuce before serving.
Calories shown are for one boat (or one zucchini half), if your recipe makes six boats. One boat can be served as an entrée along with side dish(es), or two boats can serve as a complete meal on their own.
Leftover zucchini boats will keep for 3 to 4 days in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes, or until warmed throughout.