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Whole30 Acorn Squash Stuffed with Curried Beef

Looking for a stuffed acorn squash recipe? We love this Whole30 Curried Beef Stuffed Acorn Squash dish from The Defined Dish: Healthy And Wholesome Weeknight Recipes. 
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 medium-size acorn squash
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Curried Beef

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef 95 percent lean
  • ½ finely diced yellow onion 1 cup
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 -inch piece fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 14.5–ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ cup low-sodium vegetable or beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro micro greens for serving

Instructions

  • Make the Squash PREHEAT the oven to 375°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • TRIM the ends of the squash, halve them crosswise, and scoop out the seeds. Place the squash cut-side up on the baking sheet and brush the flesh with olive oil to evenly coat. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and cinnamon. Bake until the flesh of the squash is fork-tender, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Make the Curried Beef HEAT the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add the ground beef, onion, salt, and pepper and cook, breaking up the meat with the back of a spoon, until it is no longer pink, 6 to 7 minutes. Drain off any excess fat.
  • REDUCE the heat to medium and add the ginger and garlic. Cook until the garlic is fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the drained diced tomatoes, curry powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper and stir to combine. Pour in the broth and cook until it reduces, about 3 minutes. Taste and add more salt and/or cayenne, if desired. Remove the pan from the heat, cover, and keep warm until the squash are ready.
  • DIVIDE the meat mixture between the squash, stuffing the meat in each cavity. Top each with the cilantro and serve.