Curried Beef-Stuffed Squash Recipe

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My husband and I look forward to this dinner. The savory beef tucked inside tender acorn squash halves is a satisfying autumn combination. Plus, it's a lighter entree and very flavorful. — Edna Lee, Greeley, Colorado

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Curried Beef-Stuffed Squash Recipe

Prep: 35 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

3 medium acorn squash (about 1 pound each), halved and seeded
1 pound ground beef
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1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1/2 cup hot water
1/2 cup cooked rice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

Invert squash in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until almost tender.
Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain.
Dissolve bouillon in water; add to skillet. Stir in remaining ingredients; mix well. Turn squash cut side up in pan and fill with meat mixture.
Fill pan with hot water to a depth of 1/4 in.; cover loosely with foil. Bake at 350° for 20-30 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1/2 each) equals 209 calories, 10 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 50 mg cholesterol, 270 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 16 g protein.

Originally published as Curried Beef-Stuffed Squash in Taste of Home August/September 1997, p27