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

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