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Spicy Beef Stuffed Squash

Spicy Beef Stuffed Sweet Dumpling Squash

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Beef Stuffed Squash, fall recipes, Gochujang Ground Beef, Ground Beef Recipes, mini-squash recipes, Spicy Ground beef, Stuffed Squash, sweet dumpling squash
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 53 minutes
Servings 4
Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

  • 4 Sweet Dumpling Squash
  • 1 onion
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/3 cup chopped scallions plus more for garnish
  • 1 LB ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang paste
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1/3 cup grated cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F
  2. Place the squash whole on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. Roast for 30 minutes.
  4. Remove from oven.
  5. When cool enough to handle, slice the lids off and reserve.
  6. Scoop out the squash, leaving 1/2 inch shell.
  7. Discard the seeds and reserve the flesh.
  8. Reduce the oven heat to 350°F.
  9. Reposition the squash shells and lids on a baking sheet.
  10. Chop the flesh into small pieces.
  11. Peel and dice the onion.
  12. Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet.
  13. Add the onions and sauté until transparent.
  14. Stir in the scallions
  15. Stir in the ground beef. Cook until browned.
  16. Add the Gochujang paste and thoroughly combine.
  17. Add the squash pieces and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  18. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  19. Spoon the meat mixture into the squash.
  20. Place the lids on the sides of each squash
  21. Sprinkle the cheese on top.
  22. Bake for 10 minutes.
  23. Plate with the lids off-center.
  24. Garnish the scallions and serve.