Beef Stuffed Acorn Squash
 
 
Author:
: 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.
Recipe by Mandy's Recipe Box at https://mandysrecipeboxblog.com/beef-stuffed-acorn-squash/