Bacon and Beef Stuffed Butternut Squash

Name: Bacon and Beef Stuffed Butternut Squash
Yield: 2-4
Ingredients: 2-3 lbs Butternut Squash (cut in half, pith and seeds removed); 1 lb ground beef; 8 slices bacon (chopped); 1 large onion (chopped); 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped); 1/2 lb mushrooms (sliced); 1 tsp cinnamon; 1/3 tsp sea salt; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1 tbsp fresh chives (chopped for garnish); pepper (to taste)

Posted by Dr. Della Parker on September 4, 2015

CourseMain Dish

Servings

2-4

Servings

2-4

Bacon and Beef Stuffed Butternut Squash

CourseMain Dish

Servings

2-4

Servings

2-4

Ingredients

2-3 lbs Butternut Squash cut in half, pith and seeds removed
1 lb ground beef
8 slices bacon chopped
1 large onion chopped
2 garlic cloves finely chopped
1/2 lb mushrooms sliced
1 tsp cinnamon
1/3 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 tbsp fresh chives chopped for garnish
pepper to taste

Servings:

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Place squash cut side down in a roasting pan in a ½ inch water and bake for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, on a medium heat sauté bacon, onion and mushrooms for 8 minutes.
Add beef and remaining ingredients (except chives) and continue to cook for 15 minutes and then let cool.
Scoop most of the pulp from the squash and add to beef mix.
Fill squash halves with mix, return to oven and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove from oven and serve garnished with fresh chives.

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