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Beef Mexican Stuffed Squash Recipe
Created by:
Brooke Farmer
Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
1
hour
hr
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Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
1
hour
hr
4
servings
This Mexican Stuffed Squash is a perfect solution for adding more vegetables to your meal plan! Stuffed with seasoned beef and topped with your favorite taco toppings, this is a hit with everyone!
Equipment
Baking dish
Ingredients
Two
1 pound acorn squash
1
pound
lean ground beef
1
medium onion
chopped
¾
cup
reduced sodium black beans
drained and rinsed
1
red bell pepper
diced
1
tablespoon
chili powder
2
teaspoon
ground cumin
½
teaspoon
salt
½
teaspoon
black pepper
Optional Toppings*:
Sargento® Reduced Fat 4 Cheese Mexican Shredded Cheese
fresh diced tomato
reduced-fat sour cream
tomato salsa
fresh cilantro
chopped
green onion
chopped
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400º F.
Halve the squash lengthwise. Scoop out and discard seeds (or save seeds and roast them).
In a large bowl, add beef, onion, black beans, bell pepper, and spices. Using clean hands, gently but thoroughly combine ingredients.
Pack ¼ of the beef mixture (about ½ cup) into each squash half center. Place squash into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Add 1-inch of water, cover with foil and bake for 1 hour, or until squash is tender and the center of the squash registers 160º F.
Top with your favorite (optional) garnishes and dig in!
Notes
Smart Points: 6
*Optional ingredients not included in nutrition calculation.
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