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Beef And Mushroom Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

A hearty and delicious stuffed acorn squash with beef and mushrooms.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 acorn squash halved and seeded
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup mushrooms chopped
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup shredded cheese your choice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the acorn squash halves cut side down on a baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes or until tender.
  3. While the squash is baking, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
  4. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Stir in the mushrooms and cook until tender.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the breadcrumbs and half of the shredded cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Remove the squash from the oven and flip them over. Stuff each half with the beef and mushroom mixture.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of each stuffed squash.
  8. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Beef, Mushrooms, Stuffed Squash
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