How many calories are in Beef Stuffed Zucchini?
Beef Stuffed Zucchini has about 296 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Beef Stuffed Zucchini is a Dinner international recipe with 296 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.
Calories
296 kcal
Total Time
30 min
Servings
1
Protein
30.7 g
About This Recipe
Beef Stuffed Zucchini is a dinner recipe with broad, cross-cultural appeal rather than roots in a single national cuisine. Dishes like this travel easily between kitchens and regions, picking up local ingredients and techniques along the way, which is why you will find so many variations built around zucchini, ground beef, and mozzarella cheese.
Like most enduring dinner recipes, this one is less about a rigid formula and more about balance. The version on this page is written for 1 serving and lands at roughly 296 calories each, so you can see exactly how it fits your day before you start cooking.
Plan for about 30 minutes from start to finish. The steps below keep the method approachable for a home cook while staying close to the flavors that make Beef Stuffed Zucchini worth coming back to.
Ingredients
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 356 °F (180 °C).
Cut the zucchini in half. Remove the seeds from the zucchini and boil it for 5 minutes. Set the seeds aside.
Separately, chop the tomato and dice the onion.
Heat the olive oil, spread and add the tomato, onion and a pinch of salt.
Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes and, once softened, add the ground beef.
Cook until the beef is fully cooked and add the leftover zucchini seeds. Mix and season to taste.
Stuff the boiled zucchini, cover with cheese and bake in the oven until melted.
If using the air fryer, bake at 392 °F (200 °C) for 6-7 minutes.
Nutrition Snapshot
Forkd Score · Limited
This recipe scores well for protein density relative to its per-serving calories.
Calories
296
Protein
30.7g
Carbs
10.6g
Fat
24.4g
Fiber
2.8g
Micronutrients
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Vegetarian
No
Vegan
No
Gluten Free
Yes
Dairy Free
No
Allergens
Meal Prep and Storage
Beef Stuffed Zucchini can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Beef Stuffed Zucchini has about 296 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Beef Stuffed Zucchini takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. That is roughly about 30 minutes of prep. Actual times vary with your equipment and how much you prep in advance.
Most ingredients in Beef Stuffed Zucchini can be swapped for what you have on hand. Keep substitutions in the same role, trade one vegetable for another, one starch for another, or a protein for a similar protein, so cooking times and texture stay close. For dietary needs you can use a plant-based version of Mozzarella Cheese. Larger swaps will shift the calories and macros shown on this page.
Beef Stuffed Zucchini can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used. Let it cool before sealing, and keep it refrigerated rather than at room temperature.
Yes, Beef Stuffed Zucchini generally freezes well. Cool it completely, portion it into airtight freezer-safe containers, and freeze for up to 2 to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat Beef Stuffed Zucchini gently until it is piping hot throughout. The microwave is quickest for single portions, while the stovetop or oven keeps the texture closer to fresh. Add a splash of water or oil if it looks dry.
Yes. Beef Stuffed Zucchini is written for 1 serving, and you can multiply or divide every ingredient by the same factor to scale it. Keep the ratios identical and check for doneness rather than watching the clock, since cooking times change only slightly. The calories and macros above are per serving, so they stay the same when you scale evenly.
A large skillet, saucepan, or sheet pan works well for Beef Stuffed Zucchini. Pick one big enough to hold the ingredients in a single layer so everything cooks evenly instead of steaming.
Beef Stuffed Zucchini is ready when the ground beef is fully cooked through, no pink in the center for meat, opaque and flaky for fish, and set for eggs. Checking the thickest part with a thermometer or a clean cut is the most reliable test.
No. Beef Stuffed Zucchini is not vegetarian as written because it includes Ground Beef.
Yes. Beef Stuffed Zucchini is gluten-free as written, but always double-check packaged ingredients if cross-contact matters to you.
Yes. This recipe includes Milk, Tree Nut, and Gluten. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.
Beef Stuffed Zucchini can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Beef Stuffed Zucchini already lands in a fairly high-protein range at about 30.7 grams per serving. To push it further, add a lean protein side or slightly increase the main protein portion.
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