Go Back
Mediterranean Stuffed Butternut Squash with Ground Beef

Mediterranean Beef Stuffed Butternut Squash

Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 whole Butternut squash medium, halved lengthwise and seeds removed
  • 1 lb Ground beef 80/20 preferred
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil divided
  • 1 cup Yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs plain or Italian
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Ground cloves
  • 1 tsp Salt plus more for roasting squash
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper plus more for roasting squash

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400F (200C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Brush the cut sides of the butternut squash halves with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Place cut-side down on the baking sheet and roast for 40 minutes, or until fork-tender.
  • While the squash is roasting, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
  • Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the onions are soft and translucent.
  • Stir in the ground cinnamon, ground cloves, salt, black pepper, breadcrumbs, and fresh parsley. Mix thoroughly and cook for an additional 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
  • Remove the tender squash from the oven and carefully flip them over. Divide the beef filling evenly among the four squash halves, packing it gently into the hollowed centers.
  • Return the stuffed squashes to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes until the topping is hot and slightly crispy. Serve warm.