Description
Hearty Beef Stuffed Acorn Squash is the ultimate fall comfort food, featuring tender acorn squash filled with a savory blend of seasoned ground beef, aromatic vegetables, and melted cheese. Each bite offers a delicious contrast of sweet and savory flavors, making it perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this recipe captures the essence of autumn in every forkful. Enjoy a warm, inviting meal that brings everyone together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium acorn squashes
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Halve the acorn squashes lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Place cut-side down on the baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, saut? onion, bell pepper, and garlic for about five minutes until soft. Add ground beef and cook until browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in cooked rice, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Turn roasted squashes cut-side up and fill generously with the beef mixture. Top with shredded cheese.
- Return to oven for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed acorn squash half (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg