Keto Cheesy Steak Zucchini Boats

These low-carb and keto-friendly cheese and beef steak stuffed zucchini boats are so delicious that you will love making it over and over again!

Ingredients

• 2 zucchini halved
• 1/2 lb flat iron steak or sirloin steak, thinly sliced against the grain.
• 1/2 red onion chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper sliced
• 1 cup Mozzarella shredded
• 1/4 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 3 tbsp olive oil divided
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

1. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise, scoop out the inside into the bowl and reserve it for later.
2. Place zucchini boats into a baking tray, sprinkle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and bake at 350F for 15 minutes.
3. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in the frying pan, add onion, bell pepper, reserved zucchini, season with garlic powder, salt and pepper and cook stirring for 5 minutes or until tender. Remove from the heat and set aside.
4. Season sliced beef with coriander powder, salt and pepper. Add a tablespoon of olive oil to the same pan and increase the heat to high. Add sliced beef and oregano and fry for 2-3 minutes per side.
5. Load zucchini boats with cooked beef, cooked vegetables, sprinkle with mozzarella and return back to the oven for 8-10 minutes.
6. Serve garnished with chopped cilantro (optional).

Notes

*You can use ground beef, pork or chicken for this recipe too. You can also top with some crispy bacon bits.

Nutrition

Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 227mg | Potassium: 503mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 17% | Vitamin C: 45.5% | Calcium: 16.4% | Iron: 11.1%

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