Taco Stuffed Acorn Squash

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Bought acorn squash but don’t know what to make? I’ve got you covered. It’s Whole30 Taco Stuffed Acorn Squash is stuffed with taco ground turkey and topped with delicious salsa.

Prep Time15

Cook Time50

Total Time1 5

Course: dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: taco stuffed acorn squash

Servings: people

Author: Olivia Ribas

Ingredients

For the Acorn Squash

2 acorn squashes cut half with seeds scooped out
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste

For the Ground Turkey Tacos

1 lb ground turkey
1 cup onions diced
3 cloves garlic minced
½ cup tomato sauce homemade or store bought
2 teaspoons cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1.5 teaspoon kosher salt
black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup water or beef broth

For the Salsa

2 medium tomatoes diced
¼ cup red onion diced
1 green bell pepper diced
1 teaspoon jalapeno chopped AND remove seeds for less heat
Fresh cilantro chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 small garlic clove minced
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 370 degrees F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Pour olive oil over the acorn squash and sprinkle with paprika, salt and pepper.
Bake in over for 50-60 minutes, until skin is soft and fork-tender.
While the acorn is baking in the oven, prepare the taco ground beef. In a skillet, add olive oil over medium high heat.
Add the ground beef and brown until no longer pink. Reduce the heat to medium and add onion and garlic. Sauté until onions are translucent.
Add all the spices and mix everything well to combine.
Pour over the tomato sauce and water. Reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid and cook for 20-25 minutes. Don’t forget to stir occasionally.
Meanwhile, let’s make the salsa by combining all the ingredients in a medium-size bowl. Set aside. (Cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 5 days if you have leftover).
10. To assemble, divide taco turkey meat among squash and top with salsa. Serve immediately or store separately in meal-prep containers in the refrigerator until ready to reheat and eat during the week.

Notes

If you have trouble cutting your acorn squash in half, you can microwave it for a couple of minutes so it softens enough to cut.
If you prefer different ground meat, such as chicken, feel free to use it in place of the pork.
I recommend using my homemade spice blend as some packaged taco season have fillers.
To store: Store leftover stuffed acorn squash in an airtight container in the fridge. You can also tightly wrap it up if you do not have a large enough container.
To reheat: Reheat the acorn squash in the microwave or oven.

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