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Stuffed Delicata Squash with Ground Beef, Cranberries and Pecans is a healthy dinner recipe that is paleo, whole30 and nutritious. Plus, it's easy to make!
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Stuffed Delicata Squash with Ground Beef

Stuffed Delicata Squash with Ground Beef, cranberries, pecans, and green onion - paleo, whole30, yummy!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 506kcal
Author: Julia

Ingredients

  • 2 large delicata squash
  • 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 sea salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup raw pecans chopped
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 4 stalks green onion chopped

Instructions

  • 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, 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Stuff the delicata squash with desired amount of round beef mixture and serve!

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 4 | Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 30g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g