Beef stuffed zucchini

Name: Beef stuffed zucchini
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 persons
Cuisine: World
Ingredients: 3 medium-sized round courgettes, or use 4 small ones (we've used 'ronde de Nice'); about 300 gram ground beef (or use half pork, half beef); 1 onion; 2 garlic cloves; 140 gram tomato paste; small handful of pitted green olives; pepper and salt to taste; olive oil; large handful of grated cheese

Beef stuffed zucchini is a simple and lovely meal that looks fabulous and is extra delicious with cheese and tomato. A great way to serve zucchini.

Recipe beef stuffed zucchini

Made by Véronique

Published at 2019-09-12, this recipe is for 4 persons and takes 40 minutes.

Founder of Ohmydish (since 2014), she prefers to spend all day in the kitchen. Once working in the hospitality industry as an independent chef, she loves helping you gain confidence in the kitchen. With her easy-to-follow recipes, handy tips, and cooking knowledge, you'll make the most delicious dishes yourself! The recipes are accessible to everyone, from beginners to advanced home cooks.

Updated at: 2025-07-19

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Preparation time

20 minutes

Time cooking

20 minutes

Total time

40 minutes

Preparation - 20 minutes

Rinse the zucchini and cut off the top, use a spoon to remove the inside. You can cook them in boiling water for about 10 minutes, or steam them. You can easily use a colander and a small layer of water in the pan.

Place the zucchini cut side down in the colander, put the lid on and steam them for about 10 minutes. Meanwhile peel and finely chop the onion and garlic cloves.

Coarsely chop the olives. Pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees celsius or 350 degrees fahrenheit and line an oven tray with parchment paper.

Finishing the beef stuffed zucchini - 20 minutes

Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté the onion and garlic for a few minutes. Add the ground beef and after another few minutes you can also stir in the tomato paste.

Cook it some more and then also add the green olives. Season the inside of the zucchini with pepper and salt and divide the ground beef filling over the zucchini.

Finish with some grated cheese and drizzle the outside with a bit of olive oil. Cook the zucchini, and the tops, for about 10 minutes in the oven.

The exact cooking time depends on your oven, the zucchini is done when the cheese is completely melted. Serve with some rice if you like, enjoy!