Ground Beef-Stuffed Butternut Squash
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Recipe Summary Ground Beef-Stuffed Butternut Squash
Delicious stuffed butternut squash dish that's full of flavor!Ingredients | Mexican Dip With Ground Beef1 (2 pound) butternut squash1 teaspoon olive oil1 tablespoon olive oil1 pound ground beef1 onion, diced1 apple - peeled, cored, and diced3 cloves garlic, diced2 tablespoons salted butter2 tablespoons brown sugarΒΌ cup crumbled goat cheeseDirectionsPreheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).Cut the butternut squash in half, lengthwise. Scoop out and throw away seeds. Brush the cut side of squash with 1 teaspoon oil. Place cut-side down onto a baking sheet and cover with aluminum foil.Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 30 minutes. Remove and let cool, 5 to 10 minutes. Leave the oven on.Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saute pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot oil until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Add onion, apple, and garlic. Continue to cook, while stirring around, until vegetables are slightly soft, 5 to 10 minutes more.Turn squash over and place cut-side up onto the baking pan. Fill the centers of the squash with beef mixture. Dot each with 1 tablespoon butter and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon brown sugar.Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until brown sugar is golden brown, 15 to 25 minutes. Take out of the oven and sprinkle each half with goat cheese. Serve.You can use bulk sausage instead of ground beef and Parmesan cheese instead of goat cheese, if preferred.Info | Mexican Dip With Ground BeefServings:
2
Yield:
2 servings
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