Best 6 Stuffed Acorn Squash With Beef And Onion Recipes

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**Stuffed Acorn Squash with Beef and Onion: A Hearty and Flavorful Main Course**

Acorn squash takes center stage in this hearty and flavorful main course, stuffed with a savory mixture of ground beef, onion, celery, and seasonings. The squash is roasted until tender, creating a tender and slightly sweet vessel for the savory stuffing. This recipe is a perfect way to enjoy the flavors of fall and is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

In addition to the classic stuffed acorn squash recipe, this article also includes three variations to suit different tastes and preferences:

1. **Vegetarian Stuffed Acorn Squash**: This version is perfect for meatless meals, with a stuffing made from a combination of roasted vegetables, quinoa, and herbs.

2. **Chicken and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash**: This recipe combines the classic flavors of chicken and apple in a creamy sauce, creating a dish that is both comforting and elegant.

3. **Chorizo and Corn Stuffed Acorn Squash**: This southwestern-inspired recipe features a flavorful stuffing made from chorizo, corn, and black beans.

With four delicious variations to choose from, this recipe article is sure to have something for everyone. Whether you're looking for a classic comfort food dish or something new and exciting, you'll find it here. So gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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

BEEF STUFFED ACORN SQUASH



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Beef Stuffed Acorn Squash is an easy, healthy dinner recipe the whole family will love. Packed with veggies & fall flavor, it's delicious & simple to make.

Provided by The Clean Eating Couple

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 acorn squash (halved)
1 tablespoon La Tourangelle Walnut Oil
1/2 cup onion (diced finely)
1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
1 lb ground beef
1 1/2 cups baby bella mushrooms (chopped)
1/4 cup dried figs (chopped)
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary (chopped)
1 teaspoon fresh sage (chopped)
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
½ cup pecans (chopped)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat baking sheet. Grease baking sheet lightly with walnut oil to prevent squash from sticking.
  • Slice acorn squash in half, scoop out seeds and place flat on sheet greased with walnut oil. Bake the squash for 20 minutes, until it is tender when pierced with a fork.
  • While the squash cooks - heat La Tourangelle Walnut Oil in large pan. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add in ground beef and cook for an additional 10 minutes until browned.
  • Once meat is browned, add in chopped mushrooms, dried figs, chicken stock, pecans, herbs, pepper and salt to the pan with the beef. Sauté for an additional 5 minutes.
  • When the squash is done, remove from the oven + scoop out most of the cooked center, leaving the mostly empty squash 'boat' on the baking sheet.
  • Add the squash filling to the beef/veggie/mushroom mixture in the pan + stir until completely mixed in. Scoop the beef/squash mixture back into the empty squash + top with cheese.
  • Bake them at 450 for 5-10 minutes until cheese melts, and then broil for 2-3 minutes so the cheesy gets crispy.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.5 g, Calories 612 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 40 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 108 mg, Sodium 594 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 7 g

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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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.

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 acorn squash that are about the same size so they cook evenly.
  • Pierce the squash with a fork before baking to allow steam to escape.
  • Bake the squash until it is tender but still firm enough to hold its shape.
  • While the squash is baking, cook the beef and onion mixture in a skillet.
  • Season the beef and onion mixture with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Once the squash is cooked, scoop out the flesh and mash it with a fork.
  • Add the beef and onion mixture to the mashed squash and stir until combined.
  • Stuff the squash mixture back into the squash shells.
  • Top the squash with cheese and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve the stuffed acorn squash immediately.

Conclusion:

Stuffed acorn squash is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a fall meal. The squash is naturally sweet and savory, and the beef and onion mixture adds a hearty and flavorful filling. The cheese topping adds a touch of richness and creaminess. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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