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Stuffed Delicata Squash with Ground Beef
4.9 from 33 votes

Stuffed Delicata Squash with Ground Beef

Stuffed Delicata Squash with Ground Beef, cranberries, pecans, and green onion - paleo, whole30, yummy!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 506 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 delicata squash large
  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 yellow onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup chicken broth or water
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt to taste, sea salt
  • 1/2 cup pecans chopped, raw
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 4 green onion chopped, stalks

Instructions

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  1. Begin by roasting the delicata squash. To do so, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and trim the ends off each squash. Cut them in half length-wise, and use a sturdy spoon to scoop out the seeds. Drizzle with avocado oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Place the squash on a baking sheet cut-side down, then bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the squash is nice and tender. You want to be able to scoop the flesh easily.
  2. While the squash is roasting, prepare the ground beef stuffing mixture. Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high and add the chopped onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.  Place the ground beef on the hot skillet. Allow it to brown for 3 to 4 minutes before flipping it to the other side and browning for another 3 to 4 minutes. Use a spatula to break up the meat into smaller pieces and mix it in with the onion.
  3. Add the garlic, sea salt and Italian seasoning and cook another 2 minutes. Add the broth (or water) and cook at a full boil until much of the liquid burns off but the meat is still moist. Stir in the pecans, dried cranberries and green onion.
  4. Stuff the delicata squash with desired amount of round beef mixture and serve!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 4 Calories 506kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 30g (46%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 506

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 4
Calories 506kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 30g 46%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.