Best 7 Stuffed Acorn Squash With Beef And Onion Recipes

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Looking for a delectable and hearty dish that combines the richness of beef, the sweetness of onions, and the earthy flavors of acorn squash? Stuffed acorn squash with beef and onion is a delightful culinary creation that promises to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. This dish not only offers a pleasing blend of flavors but also provides a nutritious and satisfying meal. With its combination of protein, carbohydrates, and vitamins, it's a perfect choice for a wholesome and enjoyable dining experience. So, let's delve into the world of stuffed acorn squash with beef and onion, exploring the best recipes that capture the essence of this delightful dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

STUFFED ACORN SQUASH II



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Acorn squash stuffed with ground beef, pork sausage, onions, garlic, and cheddar cheese. Serve with tossed salad and crusty bread for a simple, tasty meal.

Provided by Andytofu

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Ground Pork Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 halved lengthwise and seeded
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
cooking spray
¼ pound lean ground beef
¼ pound ground pork sausage
vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 ounces Cheddar cheese, cubed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Sprinkle squash with salt and pepper, and lightly spray with cooking oil. Place in a baking dish flesh side down, and cover with plastic wrap.
  • Microwave on high for 10 to 15 minutes, or until flesh is fork-tender.
  • Meanwhile, cook beef and pork in 1 tablespoon of oil on medium high heat until well browned, stirring frequently to crumble. Drain, and set aside. In the same skillet, cook the onion and garlic until onion is translucent. Combine beef and pork with cheese and onions, and spoon mixture into squash halves.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and squash is lightly browned. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 96.6 mg, Fat 36.6 g, Fiber 11.6 g, Protein 27.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 1511.5 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

GROUND BEEF STUFFED ACORN SQUASH



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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.

BEEF-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH



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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.

STUFFED ACORN SQUASH



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Very easy acorn squash with stuffing, that even the kids like, when you want to do something with it besides just butter and brown sugar!

Provided by Weavre

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 acorn squash, halved and seeded
4 tablespoons butter, divided
4 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
2 cups dry bread stuffing mix, divided
1 ½ cups chicken broth, divided
salt and pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste
onion powder to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place squash, face up, in a shallow baking dish. In each half place 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 cup stuffing mix, 3/4 cup chicken broth, salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Wrap each half tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until squash is very tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1230 calories, Carbohydrate 216.2 g, Cholesterol 66.8 mg, Fat 30.6 g, Fiber 17.4 g, Protein 25.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 4671.2 mg, Sugar 52.4 g

SAUSAGE AND APPLE STUFFED ACORN SQUASH RECIPE BY TASTY



Sausage and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: small acorn squashes, onion, celery, olive oil, salt, pepper, fresh rosemary, garlic, sausage, apple, panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Sides

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 small acorn squashes, or 1 large
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
3 cloves garlic, chopped
½ lb sausage
1 apple, chopped
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
½ cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Using a sharp knife cut off the very top and bottom of each squash to create a flat base on each side (being careful not to cut through the center cavity).
  • Slice the squash in half, scrape out seeds to create individual bowls for the stuffing.
  • Drizzle each squash half with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Roast in a preheated oven at 400˚F (200˚C) for 40-50 minutes - or until fork tender.
  • While squash is roasting - in a large fry pan over medium heat - heat oil and add Onion, Celery, Salt, Pepper, and Rosemary. Cook until onions begin to soften.
  • Add Garlic and Sausage, until sausage is browned on all sides.
  • Add Apple until slightly softened. Finally mix in Bread Crumbs and Parmesan cheese just until incorporated. Remove from heat.
  • Once Squash has finished roasting (when you can easily poke it with a fork) remove from oven and fill each with prepared stuffing mixture.
  • Return to Oven for 20 minutes - adding a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese to the top for the final 5 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576 calories, Carbohydrate 86 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 18 grams, Protein 20 grams, Sugar 11 grams

STUFFED ACORN SQUASH WITH BEEF AND ONION



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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



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Savory and attractive dinner for two. Paired with a salad it's a complete meal. I've adapted this recipe from one in the "BH&G All-time Favorite Casseroles" cookbook from the '70's.

Provided by Pinkytz

Categories     Rice

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 acorn squash
1/2 lb ground beef
2 tablespoons onions, chopped
2 tablespoons celery, chopped
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sage (to taste) or 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning (to taste)
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup rice, cooked
2 tablespoons almonds, slivered (optional)
2 tablespoons green olives, sliced (optional)
1/4 cup cheddar cheese or 1/4 cup cheese, of choice

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half.
  • Discard seeds and sprinkle squash with a little salt.
  • Bake, cut side down in baking dish, at 350 degrees till tender, 45-50 minutes.
  • Cook beef, onion, and celery till meat is brown.
  • Drain off fat.
  • Stir in flour, salt and sage.
  • Add milk.
  • Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
  • Stir in rice, olives and almonds.
  • Turn squash cut side up in dish; fill.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 655.2, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 104.8, Sodium 511.5, Carbohydrate 72.9, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 0.7, Protein 33.5

Tips:

  • Choose small to medium-sized acorn squash that are firm and free of blemishes.
  • To easily scoop out the squash, use a spoon or melon baller.
  • Cook the beef and onion mixture until the beef is browned and the onion is softened.
  • Season the beef and onion mixture with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
  • Stuff the squash with the beef and onion mixture and top with cheese.
  • Bake the squash until it is tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve the squash immediately with a side of sour cream or salsa.

Conclusion:

Stuffed acorn squash with beef and onion is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a fall meal. The squash is roasted until tender and the beef and onion mixture is savory and delicious. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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