Get Stuffed with Fun: Beefy Squash Delight!

Who needs boring old tortillas or burger buns when you can stuff ground beef right into squash? Get ready for a culinary adventure that’s as fun to eat as it is delicious. Say hello to Beef Stuffed Squash—a fitness-approved way to chow down on your veggies and work towards that beach body!

Ingredients:

• 3 Delicata squash (Butternut, Acorn, or any similarly sized squash will do the trick)
• 1 lb ground beef
• 3 garlic cloves, minced (because vampires don’t belong in this party)
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped (for a pop of color)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for a hint of spice)
• 1 teaspoon curry powder (because why not?)
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt (to taste, and for summoning ocean vibes)
• ¼ teaspoon allspice (for an extra dash of flavor)
• ¼ cup tomato sauce (for that saucy goodness)
• 1 tablespoon coconut aminos (because we’re all about that tropical twist)
• 1 (4oz) can mild green chiles, chopped (for a kick of heat)
• Fresh chives, chopped (optional, but highly recommended for a fancy finish)

Instructions:

1. Let’s kick things off by preheating the oven to 400 degrees F. While it’s heating up, give your squash a good wash and slice each one in half lengthwise. Scoop out all those pesky seeds and place the squash halves, cut side up, on a baking sheet. Pop them in the oven and roast for 20-30 minutes until they’re tender. Pro tip: the bigger and thicker the squash, the longer the roasting time, so keep an eye on them!
2. While your squash is getting all roasted and delicious, let’s get started on the beefy goodness. Grab a large skillet and brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Once it’s nice and browned, drain the pan and set it aside.
3. Now, it’s time to amp up the flavor! Throw the garlic, onion, and bell pepper into the skillet and cook them up until they’re soft and fragrant. Add in the ground cinnamon, curry powder, sea salt, allspice, tomato sauce, coconut aminos, and those zesty green chiles. Let everything simmer together for about 8 minutes until it’s all nice and cozy.
4. Once your squash is tender and your beef mixture is bursting with flavor, it’s time to get stuffing! Fill each squash half with a generous serving of the beef mixture and top it off with a sprinkle of fresh chopped chives for that extra fancy touch.
5. Voila! Your Beef Stuffed Squash masterpiece is ready to be devoured. Grab a fork and dig in—this is one meal you won’t want to miss!

Nutrition:

Per serving, get ready for a flavor explosion: 245 calories of pure deliciousness, 13g of hearty fats to fuel your adventures, 9g of wholesome carbs for energy, a sprinkle of 299mg of sodium for seasoning perfection, just 3g of sugar (because we’re keeping it real), 2g of fiber for good gut vibes, and a whopping 22g of protein to keep you strong and satisfied.