Baked Stuffed Zucchini with Ground Beef and Mozzarella

Zucchini halves are baked with a spicy minced beef and tomato filling, then topped with mozzarella and Parmesan. The dish is low in carbohydrates, high in protein and still very filling.

By yumbelo-Küche · 2 servings · 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Stück Zucchini (medium-sized)
• 200 g ground beef
• 1 Stück onion
• 1 Stück garlic clove
• 1 EL olive oil
• 400 g chopped tomatoes
• 1 TL sweet paprika powder
• 1 TL oregano, dried
• 75 g mozzarella
• 25 g Parmesan, freshly grated
• 1 Bund basil
• salt
• pepper

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C, top and bottom heat.
2. Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Finely chop the flesh and set it aside.
3. Finely dice the onion and garlic. Heat the olive oil in a pan and sweat the onion and garlic in it for 3 minutes until translucent.
4. Add the ground beef and fry until crumbly and browned. Add the chopped zucchini flesh and cook for another 3 minutes.
5. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, season with paprika powder, oregano, salt and pepper, and simmer for 8 minutes until the mixture has thickened.
6. Place the zucchini halves in a baking dish, lightly salt them and spread the filling over them.
7. Cut the mozzarella into slices or cubes and distribute it over the zucchini. Sprinkle with the Parmesan.
8. Slide the dish into the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is golden brown.
9. Wash the basil, pick off the leaves and scatter them roughly torn over the stuffed zucchini. Serve hot.