Beef-Stuffed Acorn Squash

Beef-Stuffed Acorn Squash
Beef-Stuffed Acorn Squash requires about 1 hour and 35 minutes from start to finish. This recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. Watching your figure? This lacto ovo vegetarian recipe has 184 calories, 6g of protein, and 4g of fat per serving. It works well as a very affordable hor d'oeuvre. A mixture of onion, rubbed sage, flour, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Beef + Mushroom Stuffed Acorn Squash, Ground Beef Stuffed Acorn Squash, and Stuffed Acorn Squash with Ground Beef, Kale and Brussels Sprouts.

Instructions

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Invert squash in an 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish.
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Add water and cover with foil.
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Bake at 375° for 50-60 minutes or until tender.
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Meanwhile, cook beef, onion and celery over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the flour, salt and sage until blended.
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Add milk. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in rice.
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Transfer squash to a baking sheet. Fill cavity with meat mixture.
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Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.
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Remove from oven; sprinkle with cheese and bake 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 35 m.
Servings4
Health Score25
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