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BEEF-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH



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My husband is retired, so we do quite a bit of traveling. I like to cook, travel and add to my collection of fund-raiser cookbooks. I have one from every state except Vermont!-Jean Gaines, Bullhead City, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 small acorn squash, halved and seeded
1/2 cup water
1/2 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped celery
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup cooked rice
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Invert squash in an 11 x 7-in. baking dish. Add water and cover with foil. Bake until tender, 50-60 minutes. , Meanwhile, cook beef, onion and celery over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the flour, salt and sage until blended. Add milk. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in rice. , Transfer squash to a baking sheet. Fill cavity with meat mixture. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with cheese and bake 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 408mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

GROUND BEEF STUFFED ACORN SQUASH



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This is an elegant-looking dish that can be served for special-occasion meals as well as everyday dinners. This is a "must" for our family when our garden squash is in bloom. --Ruth Stone, Lindsay, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large acorn squash, halved and seeded
1 cup water
3/4 pound ground beef
1 celery rib, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 medium tart apple, chopped
1 cup cooked rice
1/4 cup sunflower kernels
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 egg, beaten
5 teaspoons brown sugar, divided
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
4 teaspoons butter

Steps:

  • Invert squash in two ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Add water and cover with foil. Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until tender. , Meanwhile, cook the beef, celery and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Add the apple, rice, sunflower kernels and curry. Cook and stir until apple is tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in the egg, 1 teaspoon brown sugar and 3/4 teaspoon salt. , Place squash cut side up on a baking sheet. Place 1 teaspoon remaining brown sugar and 1 teaspoon butter in each half. Sprinkle with remaining salt. Fill with meat mixture. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 886mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

BEEF-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH



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Savory and attractive dinner for two. Paired with a salad it's a complete meal. I've adapted this recipe from one in the "BH&G All-time Favorite Casseroles" cookbook from the '70's.

Provided by Pinkytz

Categories     Rice

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 acorn squash
1/2 lb ground beef
2 tablespoons onions, chopped
2 tablespoons celery, chopped
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sage (to taste) or 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning (to taste)
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup rice, cooked
2 tablespoons almonds, slivered (optional)
2 tablespoons green olives, sliced (optional)
1/4 cup cheddar cheese or 1/4 cup cheese, of choice

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half.
  • Discard seeds and sprinkle squash with a little salt.
  • Bake, cut side down in baking dish, at 350 degrees till tender, 45-50 minutes.
  • Cook beef, onion, and celery till meat is brown.
  • Drain off fat.
  • Stir in flour, salt and sage.
  • Add milk.
  • Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
  • Stir in rice, olives and almonds.
  • Turn squash cut side up in dish; fill.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 655.2, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 104.8, Sodium 511.5, Carbohydrate 72.9, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 0.7, Protein 33.5

BEEF: STUFFED ACORN SQUASH WITH GROUND BEEF RECIPE - (3.7/5)



Beef: Stuffed Acorn Squash with Ground Beef Recipe - (3.7/5) image

Provided by Dski

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 acorn squash, medium sized
1 lb ground beef
1 large sweet onion, minced
1 tablespoon garlic
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cut your squash in half and take out the seeds. Then place on a roasting pan and bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. While the squash is baking - saute the onions and ground beef on medium heat with the other dry ingredients until browned. Once the squash is ready, stuff the squash with the beef filling and bake for another 15 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

STUFFED ACORN SQUASH WITH BEEF AND ONION



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Found this recipe in a very old cookbook. Somewhat tweaked this recipe, and have tried it. Worth trying.

Provided by weekend cooker

Categories     Onions

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 acorn squash halves, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 small acorn squash, halved and seeded
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
2 tablespoons boiling water
1/8 cup chopped onion
1/8 cup ground beef
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup sage seasoned stuffing mix

Steps:

  • Invert squash in a greased 15x10x1 baking pan.
  • Fill pan with hot water to a depth of 1/4 inch.
  • Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 30 minutes, or until tender.
  • Cool, and when cool enough, to handle scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4 inch shell. ( There should be about 3 cups).
  • Place shells cut side up in a greased 15x10x1 baking pan, and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the pulp, egg, salt, and pepper.
  • Dissolve bouillon in the 2 tablespoons water, and add to squash mixture.
  • In a small saucepan, saute onion and beef in butter until tender, then stir in the stuffing mix.
  • Set aside 1/4 cup of this for topping, and add remaining stuffing mixture to the squash mixture.
  • Bake at uncovered at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, or until heated through.

BEEF STUFFED ACORN SQUASH



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Make and share this Beef Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cindy Hartlin

Categories     Corn

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium acorn squash
3/4 lb lean beef, ground
1/4 cup onion, Chopped
1/4 cup celery, Chopped
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sage, Ground
1 cup milk
3/4 cup rice, Cooked
1/4 cup colby or 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, Shredded

Steps:

  • Cut each squash in half; discard seeds.
  • Place cut side down in a 3 quart rectangular baking pan.
  • Bake in preheated 350 F oven 50-55 minutes or until tender.
  • Saute beef, onion and celery in a large frypan until meat is browned; drain off any fat. Blend in flour, salt and sage. Stir in milk.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture just comes to a boil and thickens.
  • Stir in cooked rice. Turn squash cut side up in pan; fill squash cavities with equal amounts of meat mixture. Return to oven and bake an additional 30 minutes.
  • Top with cheese; bake 3 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578.3, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 87.2, Sodium 572.2, Carbohydrate 80.2, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 0.8, Protein 35

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