Acorn Beef Squash Recipe

Name: Acorn Beef Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb beef top sirloin, 1/2 - 3/4-in thick; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 3-4 green onions, chopped; 1 small green apple, diced; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 3 Tbsp brown sugar; 2 Tbsp chili powder; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/4 tsp each salt & pepper; vegetable cooking spray; 2 medium acorn squash; 1 cup single strenth beef broth; 1 cup cooked rice; 1 Tbsp margarine or butter, melted

Servings: persons

1 lb beef top sirloin, 1/2 - 3/4-in thick
1 stalk celery, chopped
3-4 green onions, chopped
1 small green apple, diced
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp chili powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp each salt & pepper
vegetable cooking spray
2 medium acorn squash
1 cup single strenth beef broth
1 cup cooked rice
1 Tbsp margarine or butter, melted

1
Chop celery, onions, apple & pecans.
2
Mix brown sugar, chili powder, cayenne, salt & pepper for spice mix.
3
Press 1 1/2 Tbsp of spice mix into each side of steak.
4
Cook steak over medium heat in a skillet coated with vegetable spray for 3 - 5 minutes per side.
5
While steak cooks, trim stems and bottom of acorn squash.
6
Cut in half crosswise and remove seeds.
7
Microwave, cut side down, in a baking dish with 1/2-inch water for 12 - 15 minutes. Bring broth to a boil; add rice, celery, onion, pecans and apple.
8
Remove from heat, cover and let steam for 5 minutes.
9
Dice steak into 1/2-inch cubes and mix with rice.
10
Brush insides of squash with margarine.
11
Sprinkle remaining spice mix over each half.
12
Fill with rice mixture.
13
Bake in preheated 350F oven for 8-10 minutes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb beef top sirloin, 1/2 - 3/4-in thick, 1 stalk celery, chopped, 3-4 green onions, chopped, 1 small green apple, diced, and more.

Yes, Acorn Beef Squash falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Acorn Beef Squash

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