Ground Beef Stuffed Squash

Ground Beef Stuffed Squash

3 medium Acorn Squash
1 lb. Ground Beef
1/2 C. Herb-seasoned Stuffing Mix
1 T. fresh Parsley, minced acorn-squash
1 tsp. Salt
2 T. Onion, minced
1/2 tsp. freshly ground Black Pepper
¾ C. Beef Bouillon
1/2 Fresh Mushrooms, sliced
Butter or Margarine

Rinse, dry, and cut each Acorn squash in half, lengthwise. Remove the seeds from the center and discard. Place Acorn squash halves, cut side down, in a baking pan and pour 1/4-inch of boiling water over them. Bake in a pre-heated 350-F degree oven for about 30 minutes, or until almost tender. Meanwhile, brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Make sure to work the ground beef into small, crumbly pieces as it browns. Drain off any excess fat. Add stuffing mix, parsley, salt, onion, pepper, and beef bouillon. Stir gently or toss to combine. Remove from heat and reserve. Remove half-baked squash from the oven and when cool enough to handle, turn it cut side up. Fill the center of each squash with an equal portion of the beef and stuffing mixture. Return to the oven and continue to bake for another 20 to 30 minutes. Meanwhile, sauté mushroom slices in butter or margarine until desired degree of doneness. Remove finished stuffed squash from the oven and distribute an equal portion of sautéed mushroms over the top of each half. Serve warm, in the skin.

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