Best 7 Beef Stuffed Squash Recipes

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Beef stuffed squash is a hearty and delicious dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover beef, and it is also a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. The combination of beef, squash, and spices creates a flavorful and satisfying meal that is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you are looking for a weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, beef stuffed squash is a great choice.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BEEF-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH



Beef-Stuffed Acorn Squash image

My husband is retired, so we do quite a bit of traveling. I like to cook, travel and add to my collection of fund-raiser cookbooks. I have one from every state except Vermont!-Jean Gaines, Bullhead City, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 small acorn squash, halved and seeded
1/2 cup water
1/2 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped celery
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup cooked rice
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Invert squash in an 11 x 7-in. baking dish. Add water and cover with foil. Bake until tender, 50-60 minutes. , Meanwhile, cook beef, onion and celery over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the flour, salt and sage until blended. Add milk. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in rice. , Transfer squash to a baking sheet. Fill cavity with meat mixture. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with cheese and bake 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 408mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

GROUND BEEF STUFFED ACORN SQUASH



Ground Beef Stuffed Acorn Squash image

This is an elegant-looking dish that can be served for special-occasion meals as well as everyday dinners. This is a "must" for our family when our garden squash is in bloom. --Ruth Stone, Lindsay, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large acorn squash, halved and seeded
1 cup water
3/4 pound ground beef
1 celery rib, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 medium tart apple, chopped
1 cup cooked rice
1/4 cup sunflower kernels
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 egg, beaten
5 teaspoons brown sugar, divided
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
4 teaspoons butter

Steps:

  • Invert squash in two ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Add water and cover with foil. Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until tender. , Meanwhile, cook the beef, celery and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Add the apple, rice, sunflower kernels and curry. Cook and stir until apple is tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in the egg, 1 teaspoon brown sugar and 3/4 teaspoon salt. , Place squash cut side up on a baking sheet. Place 1 teaspoon remaining brown sugar and 1 teaspoon butter in each half. Sprinkle with remaining salt. Fill with meat mixture. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 886mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

CURRIED BEEF-STUFFED SQUASH



Curried Beef-Stuffed Squash image

My husband and I look forward to this dinner. The savory beef tucked inside tender acorn squash halves is a satisfying autumn combination. Plus, it's a lighter entree and very flavorful. - Edna Lee, Greeley, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 medium acorn squash (about 1 pound each), halved and seeded
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1/2 cup hot water
1/2 cup cooked rice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Invert squash in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until almost tender., Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain., Dissolve bouillon in water; add to skillet. Stir in remaining ingredients; mix well. Turn squash cut side up in pan and fill with meat mixture. , Fill pan with hot water to a depth of 1/4 in.; cover loosely with foil. Bake at 350° for 20-30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 270mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

BEEF-STUFFED SQUASH



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I won a first-place trophy with this stuffed squash recipe in a cook-off in 1981. I've made it for family and guests many times since. Each squash has a shiny glaze on top, which makes this a spectacular-looking dish!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 small acorn squash, halved and seeded
1/2 cup water
FILLING:
1 pound lean ground beef
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup Russian salad dressing
3/4 cup bread crumbs
1 medium onion, minced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
GLAZE:
1/4 cup Russian salad dressing
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Place squash cut-side down in a roasting pan and pour water in pan. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine filling ingredients. Remove squash from oven. Increase oven temperature to 375°. Lightly spoon filling into each squash cavity. Combine glaze ingredients and baste meat and top of squash. , Bake 40-50 minutes, basting with glaze every 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426 calories, Fat 18g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 774mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

STUFFED ACORN SQUASH WITH BEEF AND ONION



Stuffed Acorn Squash With Beef and Onion image

Found this recipe in a very old cookbook. Somewhat tweaked this recipe, and have tried it. Worth trying.

Provided by weekend cooker

Categories     Onions

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 acorn squash halves, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 small acorn squash, halved and seeded
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
2 tablespoons boiling water
1/8 cup chopped onion
1/8 cup ground beef
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup sage seasoned stuffing mix

Steps:

  • Invert squash in a greased 15x10x1 baking pan.
  • Fill pan with hot water to a depth of 1/4 inch.
  • Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 30 minutes, or until tender.
  • Cool, and when cool enough, to handle scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4 inch shell. ( There should be about 3 cups).
  • Place shells cut side up in a greased 15x10x1 baking pan, and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the pulp, egg, salt, and pepper.
  • Dissolve bouillon in the 2 tablespoons water, and add to squash mixture.
  • In a small saucepan, saute onion and beef in butter until tender, then stir in the stuffing mix.
  • Set aside 1/4 cup of this for topping, and add remaining stuffing mixture to the squash mixture.
  • Bake at uncovered at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, or until heated through.

BEEF: STUFFED ACORN SQUASH WITH GROUND BEEF RECIPE - (3.7/5)



Beef: Stuffed Acorn Squash with Ground Beef Recipe - (3.7/5) image

Provided by Dski

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 acorn squash, medium sized
1 lb ground beef
1 large sweet onion, minced
1 tablespoon garlic
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cut your squash in half and take out the seeds. Then place on a roasting pan and bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. While the squash is baking - saute the onions and ground beef on medium heat with the other dry ingredients until browned. Once the squash is ready, stuff the squash with the beef filling and bake for another 15 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

CURRIED BEEF-STUFFED SQUASH



Curried Beef-Stuffed Squash image

From Taste of Home. We look forward to this dinner in the fall . The savory beef tucked inside tender acorn squash halves is a satisfying autumn combination. Plus, it's a healthy entree and very flavorful - my kids enjoy eating fun-looking foods like this one.

Provided by Sweet Diva MJ

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded (about 1 pound each)
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1/2 cup hot water
1/2 cup cooked rice
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Invert squash in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan.
  • Bake,uncovered, at 350 for 35-45 minutes or until almost tender.
  • Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain.
  • Dissolve bouillon in water; add to skillet. Stir in remaining ingredients; mix well. Turn squash cut side up in pan and fill with meat mixture.
  • Fill pan with hot water to a depth of 1/4 in.; cover loosely with foil.
  • Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes or until heated through.
  • Yield: 6 servings.

Tips:

  • Choose the right squash: For this recipe, it's best to use a large, round squash, such as a butternut squash or acorn squash. These squashes have a sturdy flesh that can hold up to the stuffing and baking process.
  • Cook the squash until it is tender: Before stuffing the squash, it is important to cook it until it is tender. This can be done by baking, roasting, or steaming the squash. Cooking the squash until it is tender will help ensure that the stuffing cooks evenly.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in the stuffing: The stuffing for this recipe is made with a variety of vegetables, including onions, celery, carrots, and bell peppers. Feel free to add other vegetables that you like, such as mushrooms, zucchini, or spinach.
  • Season the stuffing well: Be sure to season the stuffing with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste. This will help to give the stuffing a flavorful and delicious taste.
  • Bake the stuffed squash until the stuffing is cooked through: Once the squash is stuffed, it is important to bake it until the stuffing is cooked through. This will usually take about 30 minutes.

Conclusion:

Beef stuffed squash is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover beef. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and satisfying beef stuffed squash that your whole family will enjoy.

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