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These Mexican Stuffed Zucchini Boats are full of seasoned ground beef, onions, peppers, and lots of melted cheddar cheese. They’re a guaranteed hit with the whole family! 

Get the Recipe: Mexican Zucchini Boats

These easy keto Mexican zucchini boats stuff tender zucchini with taco-seasoned ground beef, veggies, and lots of cheddar cheese. So good!
5 from 2 ratings

Ingredients
 

  • 3 medium size zucchini

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped

  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 8 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 1 ounce package of taco seasoning
  • 3 ounces cream cheese, softened

  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Slice the zucchini lengthwise and use a metal spoon or teaspoon to hollow out the inside of the zucchini. Discard the inside or save it to use for a stir fry or similar dish.
  • Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, when browned drain off any grease. Add the onion and bell pepper and sauté until softened.
  • Add the tomato sauce, taco seasoning, and softened cream cheese. Stir well until the cream cheese has dissolved. Cook over medium-low heat stirring occasionally for 5-7 minutes until the mixture has thickened. Stir in 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Place the zucchini boats in a casserole dish and spoon the taco meat into the zucchini boats. Top with shredded cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is bubbly.

Notes

Net carbs are 4.6 g per zucchini boat
Serving: 1 zucchini boat, Calories: 283kcal, Carbohydrates: 6.6g, Protein: 24.8g, Fat: 16.9g, Cholesterol: 88.4mg, Sodium: 676.6mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3.3g
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