Description
This Mexican Beef Stuffed Zucchini in Red Sauce is a quick and delicious dish that brings the flavors of Mexico to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 cups red sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef with onions and garlic until browned.
- Add diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir it all together.
- Stuff the mixture into the zucchini halves.
- Place the stuffed zucchinis in a baking dish and pour red sauce over them.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheese and cilantro.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until zucchinis are tender.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add jalapeños to the beef mixture.
- You can use turkey or chicken instead of beef for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed zucchini half
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg