How to Make Venison and Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a unique and delicious way to prepare venison? This recipe for venison and wild rice stuffed acorn squash is a perfect choice. With a combination of savory venison, earthy wild rice, and sweet acorn squash, this dish is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds.

Acorn squash is a winter squash that has a sweet, nutty flavor and a tender, creamy texture when cooked. By stuffing it with a flavorful mixture of venison and wild rice, you can create a hearty and s...

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup wild rice
  • 2 ⅔ cups water
  • 1 acorn squash, halved and seeded
  • ⅓ cup cranberries
  • ½ pound ground venison
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 pinch Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until the rice is tender, about 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place squash, cut-side down onto a deep baking dish filled with 1/2-inch of water. Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes, then drain water and set aside.
  • Bring some water to a boil in a saucepan, then remove from the heat. Add the cranberries and let stand for 5 minutes, then drain and reserve. Cook the ground venison in a skillet over medium-high heat until thoroughly cooked and crumbly.
  • Stir together the wild rice, cranberries, venison, and brown sugar. Season with cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  • Turn the oven on to Broil. Rub the inside of the squash halves with the butter, then place cut-side up on the baking dish. Stuff with the rice mixture, then broil in the oven for 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    367 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 70mg
    • Sodium: 114mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 52g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 30g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 80mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 660mg