Stuffed Squash with Meat Filling

Main Dishes | American cuisine

⏳ Time

30 minutes

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

Stuffed Squash with Meat Filling

Ingredients

Butternut Squash - 4 pieces
Coarse Salt - to taste
Ground Black Pepper - to taste
Olive Oil - 2 tablespoons
Orange Bell Peppers - 1 piece
Garlic - 1 clove
Green onion tops - 2 pieces
Passata Tomato Sauce - 2 tablespoons
Mild Chili Spice - 1 teaspoon
Lean Beef - 8.8 oz
Blanched frozen corn - 1 cup
Grated Pecorino Pepato Cheese - 1.4 oz

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 392°F.

Step 2

Cut each squash in half lengthwise. Trim a round bottom from each half so they stand well. Scoop out half of the flesh with a spoon and chop it finely.

Step 3

Place the squash halves on a baking sheet, cut side down, and season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped squash flesh, finely chopped bell pepper, sliced white parts of the green onions, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, for 3–4 minutes until the peppers are soft. Add the tomato paste and chili powder. Cook for another minute. Then add the ground beef and sauté for 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the corn and 0.25 cup of Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Fill the squash halves with the mixture and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan. Cover with foil and bake until tender for 30–35 minutes. Then uncover and brown for another 7–10 minutes. Sprinkle with finely chopped green onions and serve immediately.