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How to Make Ground Beef-Stuffed Butternut Squash - A Step-by-Step Guide

Butternut squash is a versatile and delicious ingredient that can be used in a variety of recipes. Its sweet and nutty flavor pairs well with a wide range of ingredients, making it a popular choice for both sweet and savory dishes. One particularly delicious way to enjoy butternut squash is by stuffing it with a flavorful ground beef filling.

This recipe for ground beef-stuffed butternut squash is perfect for a cozy and comforting meal. The combination of tender roasted squash and sav...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (2 pound) butternut squash
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 apple - peeled, cored, and diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, diced
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 2

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cut butternut squash in half, lengthwise. Scoop out and throw away seeds. Brush the cut side of squash with 1 teaspoon oil. Place cut-side down onto a baking sheet and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 30 minutes. Remove and let cool, 5 to 10 minutes. Leave the oven on.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large sauté pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in hot oil until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Add onion, apple, and garlic. Continue to cook, while stirring around, until fruit and vegetables are slightly soft, 5 to 10 minutes more.
  • Turn squash over and place cut-side up onto the baking pan. Fill the centers of squash with beef mixture. Dot each with 1 tablespoon butter and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon brown sugar.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until brown sugar is golden brown, 15 to 25 minutes. Take squash out of the oven and sprinkle each half with goat cheese. Serve.

    • Nutrition

    1040 cal.

    • Total Fat: 57g
    • Saturated Fat: 25g
    • Cholesterol: 195mg
    • Sodium: 387mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 89g
    • Dietary Fiber: 13g
    • Total Sugars: 36g
    • Protein: 51g
    • Vitamin C: 108mg
    • Calcium: 372mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 2381mg

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