Bacon and Beef Stuffed Butternut Squash
Course
Main 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
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.