MEXICAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE

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This is inspired by Cyn's Southwest Spaghetti Squash. Lots of iron from the black beans and ground beef. Even my picky kids ate it without complaint!

Provided by lolablitz

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 spaghetti squash (3 pounds)
1 lb lean ground beef
1 cup purple onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, mined
1 teaspoon coriander
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup salsa
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup frozen sweet corn
1 lime
3/4 cup cilantro, chopped and divided
3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
salt and pepper
1 cup tortilla chips, coarsely crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Cut squash in half lengthwise and remove and discard seeds.
  • Place squash, cut side down, in 9x13 baking pan. Fill pan with 1/2 in of water.
  • Bake 45 minutes or until skin pierces easily with fork and squash strands can be scraped out easily. Set squash aside to cool and leave oven on at 375.
  • In a large pan, cook beef and onions over medium heat until beef is no longer pink.
  • Add garlic and coriander and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add taco seasoning and 3/4 cup water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and add salsa, black beans and corn. Cook 5 minutes.
  • Turn off heat on stove and add the lime, 1/2 cup of the cilantro and all of the cheese. Mix well.
  • Taste mixture and add salt and pepper as desired.
  • Using a fork, remove spaghetti-like strands from the squash and place strands in the meat mixture. Toss well.
  • Rinse baking pan used to cook squash, dry and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Add mixture to casserole and sprinkle with tortilla chips.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Serve with sour cream and remaining 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.4, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 64, Sodium 775.7, Carbohydrate 36.1, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 4.4, Protein 25.7

Josiah G
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat spaghetti squash. My kids loved it!


Raees Baloch
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I'm not usually a fan of spaghetti squash, but this casserole was really good. The flavors were great and the casserole was really easy to make.


MGW
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This casserole is so delicious and easy to make. I love that it's a healthier option than traditional spaghetti and meatballs.


Babo Tongchongya
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


sha hookz
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it!


Mudasir Hanif Chandia
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Trinigyal_ Rika
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover taco meat. It's also a healthier alternative to traditional spaghetti and meatballs.


angelli angellina
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Sayla Name
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat spaghetti squash. My kids loved it!


Kulelwa Kiscoh
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I'm not usually a fan of spaghetti squash, but this casserole was really good. The flavors were great and the casserole was really easy to make.


Mussa Hamadi
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This casserole is so delicious and easy to make. I love that it's a healthier option than traditional spaghetti and meatballs.


Friday Okoed in on
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Heather Eddins
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing.


Roland Rodniy Vantuwest
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover spaghetti squash. It's also a healthier alternative to traditional spaghetti and meatballs.


Deacon Joseph
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Shiblu Miah
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The casserole was easy to make and the flavors were delicious.


Razu Rai
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Yum! This casserole is so good! I love the combination of flavors and the spaghetti squash makes it a healthier option.


oso ramirez
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This recipe is awesome! I love that it's a healthier alternative to traditional spaghetti and meatballs. The flavors are so well-balanced and the casserole is really easy to make.


Utv Station
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I've made this casserole twice now and it's been a success both times. The second time, I added some chopped bell peppers and it was even better.


Erick Castaneda
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This Mexican Spaghetti Squash Casserole was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the casserole was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


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