Beef Stuffed Acorn Squash

This Beef Stuffed Acorn Squash is a perfectly comforting recipe! It is so simple to make and will fill you right up. I can’t wait to make it again.

Acorn squash is my absolute favorite squash. It’s so creamy and mild. I have been craving this recipe ever since I made it. Luckily I have 3 more acorn squash in my basement to use in this recipe again. And it’s even easier to make when Melissa’s Produce sends it right to your door. I didn’t have to step foot outside my porch to make this. You will have everything else on hand to make Beef Stuffed Acorn Squash.

I used their acorn squash and shallots to make this comforting meal. Oh my word, was it heavenly. Usually I save that word for desserts, but it totally fits this dish. It’s an easy one which you know is a must in my book. Just cut the squash in half and place face down in a baking dish and bake. Then you make the filling, stick it in the cooked squash, top with some cheese, let it melt and you’re done.

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Beef Stuffed Acorn Squash

 

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Author: Mandy Bird

: Main

: American

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 acorn squash, halved and seeded
• ½ cup water
• ½ lb ground beef or turkey
• 2 shallots, chopped
• 2 Tbsp. flour
• ½ tsp. salt
• ½ tsp. dried sage
• ¾ cup milk
• ½ cup cooked rice
• ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Line a baking dish with foil.
2. Place cut squash cut side down on foil.
3. Add water and cover with foil; bake at 375 degrees for 50-60 minutes until tender.
4. Meanwhile, cook beef and shallots over medium heat until done; drain if needed.
5. Stir in flour, salt and sage.
6. Add milk and bring to a boil; cook and stir for a couple minutes until thickened.
7. Stir in the rice.
8. Drain the water from the baking dish and flip over the squash. Fill cavity with meat mixture.
9. Turn heat to 350 and bake for 20 minutes.
10. Remove from oven; sprinkle with cheese and bake another 3-5 minutes until melted.

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