Stuffed Butternut Squash with Ground Beef
A hearty and flavorful dish featuring roasted butternut squash filled with seasoned ground beef and a savory tomato topping.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 piece butternut squash (halved and seeded)
- 1 pound ground beef (80 percent lean)
- 1 teaspoon mild olive oil
- ½ medium onion, peeled and diced
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground clove
- ¼ teaspoon table salt
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes (about 9 ounces)
- ½ cup panko
- 1 tablespoon mild olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roast the halved butternut squash until tender, about 45 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté diced onion until translucent. Add ground beef, cinnamon, clove, and salt; cook until browned.
- Mix crushed tomatoes, panko, and oregano into the cooked beef mixture. Stuff the roasted squash halves with the filling.
- Place stuffed squash in a baking dish and bake for an additional 15 minutes to meld flavors.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with lentils or mushrooms.