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Taco Stuffed Acorn Squash

My new favorite Stuffed Acorn Squash - this Taco Stuffed Acorn Squash - is the perfect, easy-to-prep, budget friendly Fall dinner or lunch. Make it even easier (and faster!) by using
freezer taco meat
and roasting your acorn squash in advance!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 458kcal
Author: Nancylynn

Ingredients

  • 2 large acorn squash
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef - I love Butcher Box grass fed beef can sub 99% turkey for WW
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1-2 tablespoons salt free taco seasoning
  • cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup corn optional - omit for no yellow
  • 1/2 cup black beans optional - omit for no yellow
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper (optional, but keeps the mess away).
  • Cut each acorn squash in half, top to bottom OR across the middle, and remove the seeds.  Brush each squash with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt. Place squash halves in oven for 40 minutes, or until fork tender, but still retaining their shape.
  • While the squash is roasting, brown ground beef in a ceramic non stick skillet until cooked through. Next, stir in tomato sauce, corn, black beans, and Salt Free Taco Seasoning and cook until taco mixture has thickened.  Add salt, taste and adjust seasoning as desired. 
  • Once squash is finished cooking, use a fork to gently mash the inside. Then divide taco mixture evenly among the squash halves. Top each with 2.5 Tbsp of cheddar cheese. Place squash back in the oven for a few minutes to melt and brown the cheese.
  • Garnish with cilantro if desired!

Notes

21 Day Fix: 1 RED, 1 GREEN, 1/2 BLUE, 1/2 YELLOW (optional, omit beans and corn for no yellow) (per serving)
WW: 5 points per serving (calculated with 99% fat-free ground turkey breast)

Nutrition

Serving: 1squash half | Calories: 458kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 810mg | Potassium: 1655mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1567IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 244mg | Iron: 7mg