Are you ready to make Taco Tuesday super healthy and a meal that the whole family will Lđź’šVE! This is it!
Beef Enchilada Zucchini Boats
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Serves: 4-6Ingredients:1 Tbsp avocado/olive oil½ cup diced onion1 lb. lean ground beef (grass fed if possible)2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp cuminSea salt to taste3 medium-large zucchini, sliced in half lengthwise and scooped out to create a “boat”1/2 cup red enchilada sauce (read labels…look for minimal ingredients)1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)1/4 cup fresh cilantro leavesoptional toppings:diced tomatoesdiced green onionsdiced avocadoInstructions:Preheat oven to 375 degrees.Heat a medium large skillet to medium high heat.Add oil and onions to the pan. Saute until translucent or soft, about 2-3 minutes.Add the ground beef. Cook until there is no more pink in the meat, breaking up meat into small pieces.Add garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, and salt to taste. Stir to combine.In a 13×9 inch baking dish, lay zucchini boats flesh side facing up. Scoop the ground beef mixture into the “boat” part of the zucchini.Pour the red enchilada sauce over the filled zucchini boats.Sprinkle with cheese. (Optional)Cover the baking dish with tin foil. Bake for 20-22 minutes in preheated oven.Remove foil from the pan. Bake for another 5 minutes uncovered.Garnish with fresh toppings, and serve.
