Experience a burst of Tex-Mex flavors with our Taco Meat Stuffed Acorn Squash, where lean ground beef seasoned to perfection meets tender roasted acorn squash, topped with optional cherry tomatoes and cilantro, paired with a refreshing side spring salad – a delicious, healthy, and budget-friendly meal prep delight!
Slice the acorn squash in half and remove the seeds. Place the halves on a sheet pan and sprinkle it with a pinch of slat and coat it with a tbsp of olive oil
Bake it in the oven for 40 minutes until the flesh is tender
Meanwhile, add a tbsp of oil to a saute pan on medium-high heat and saute the diced onions until they soften. Then, add the ground beef and break it into smaller pieces
Season the beef with the seasonings and continue to stir until it is fully cooked and golden brown (about 5 to 7 minutes)
Then, add the tomato paste and mix it well until it is fully incorporated
Add the chopped bell peppers and mix them well into the taco meat for another minute
Once the acorn squash cooks, carefully remove it from the oven. Evenly stuff each squash half with the taco meat
Top it off with fresh tomatoes and cilantro and enjoy with a side salad
Notes
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Taco Meat Stuffed Acorn Squash
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