Beef Stuffed Acorn Squash

Beef Stuffed Acorn Squash

Serves 4

2 acorn squash halved

1 tablespoon olive Oil

1/2 cup onion diced finely

1/2 tablespoon minced garlic

1 lb ground beef

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 or parmesan cheese

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat baking sheet. Slice acorn squash in half, scoop out seeds and place flat on sheet pan. Bake the squash for 20 minutes, until it is tender when pierced with a fork.
2. While the squash cooks - heat olive 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.
3. Once meat is browned, add pecans, herbs, salt and pepper to the pan. Sauté for an additional 5 minutes.
4. When the squash is done, remove from the oven and scoop out most of the cooked center.
5. Add the squash filling to the beef mixture in the pan and stir well. Scoop the beef and squash mixture back into the empty squash then top with cheese.
6. Bake at 450 for 5-10 minutes until cheese melts, and then broil for 2-3 minutes so the cheesy gets crispy.