Enchilada Zucchini Boats
A super simple low carb dinner option.
What you will need
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 lb. Ground Beef
3 large Zucchinis
15 oz. Enchilada Sauce
6 oz. Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese
Cilantro, optional
1 Red Onion, optional
8 oz. Sour Cream, optional
(Nutritional facts 141 calories, 8.57 g fat, 4.43 g carbohydrates, 11.38 g protein, 32 mg cholesterol, 440 mg sodium)How to cook
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Gather ingredients.
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Preheat oven to 400°F
Preheat oven to 400°F.
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![half.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8802087-1587601851022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9NCZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU2l6ZT0y.jpg)
Slice off the tips of the zucchini. Then, slice the zucchini lengthwise in half.
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![empty channel down the length of each zucchini half.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8802087-1587601851022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9NiZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU2l6ZT0z.jpg)
With a small spoon, scoop the seeds out of the zucchini halves, leaving an empty channel down the length of each zucchini half.
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![snugly in a 9" x 13" casserole dish.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8802087-1587601851022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9OSZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU2l6ZT0x.jpg)
Place the zucchini halves in a casserole dish. 3 Zucchini should fit quite snugly in a 9" x 13" casserole dish.
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![ground beef. Break it up and cook until it begins to brown.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8802087-1587601851022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MTAmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9Mw==.jpg)
Heat some oil in a pan over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the ground beef. Break it up and cook until it begins to brown.
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![the ground beef.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8802087-1587601851022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MTMmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9Mw==.jpg)
Pour in the enchilada sauce and simmer briefly to reduce slightly and cook the ground beef.
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Pour the meat and sauce over the zucchini.
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Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top.
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Bake for about 20 minutes to cook the zucchini and melt the cheese.
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