Stuffed Squash
Your kids may not be a fan of squash, but we guarantee they won't have a beef with this well-rounded recipe that includes rice and cheese. It's sure to be a family favorite.
Ingredients
For 3 people
- 2 medium acorn squash
- 12 ounce(s) lean beef, ground
- 1/4 cup(s) onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup(s) celery, chopped
- 1/5 cup(s) flour
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) sage, ground
- 1 cup(s) milk
- 3/4 cup(s) rice, cooked
- 1/4 cup(s) cheddar cheese, shredded
Directions
Cut each squash in half; discard seeds. Place cut side down in a 3-quart rectangular baking pan. Bake in preheated 350 degrees oven 50-55 minutes or until tender. Sauté beef, onion and celery in a large fry pan 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.
Ready in 1 hour and 40 minutes
Nutrition facts
- Kcal: 551.25 kcal
- Fibers (g): 3.96g
- Sodium (mg): 593.7mg
- Carbs: 52.1g
- Fat: 17.93g
- Saturated fat (g): 7.65g
- Proteins: 43.94g