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

Sandy Topeka
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This is my favorite Mexican spaghetti squash casserole recipe. It's easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends. I highly recommend it!


Art Killua
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I love this recipe! It's a great way to use up leftover spaghetti squash. The Mexican flavors are delicious and the casserole is very filling. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Sheri 22
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This recipe was easy to make and the casserole turned out great. I made a few changes, like adding some black beans and corn, and it was even better. I will definitely be making this again.


mahad afzal
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I'm not a fan of Mexican food, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The casserole was delicious and I will definitely be making it again.


harluko peter
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The casserole was delicious and my family loved it. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


Hamzah Salifu
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I love that this recipe is healthy and delicious. The spaghetti squash is a great low-carb alternative to pasta, and the Mexican flavors are always a crowd-pleaser.


Jasmin Rahman
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This recipe was easy to follow and the casserole turned out great. I made a few substitutions, like using ground turkey instead of beef, and it still turned out delicious.


Hajar Alenezi
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I'm not a big fan of spaghetti squash, but this recipe changed my mind. The squash was cooked perfectly and the Mexican flavors were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Riugckhf Tig
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Rachid Rachid
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best Mexican dish he had ever had.


Kent Jones
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I love spaghetti squash, and this recipe is a great way to change it up. The Mexican flavors are delicious and the casserole is very filling. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


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


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