Picadillo Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

Name: Picadillo Stuffed Acorn Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Acorn Squashes, Cut Lengthwise And Seeds Removed; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 Medium Sized Onion, Chopped; 1 Medium Sized Green Or Red Bell Pepper, Chopped; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cumin; 1/4 teaspoons Dried Oregano; 1 pound Lean Ground Beef, Turkey, Or Chicken; 1/4 cups Tomato Paste; 1/4 cups Dry Sherry; 1/4 cups Water; 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce; 1/2 teaspoons Tabasco Sauce (optional); 1/2 cups Pimiento-stuffed Green Olives, Sliced

Servings: persons

2 Acorn Squashes, Cut Lengthwise And Seeds Removed
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Medium Sized Onion, Chopped
1 Medium Sized Green Or Red Bell Pepper, Chopped
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1/2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
1/4 teaspoons Dried Oregano
1 pound Lean Ground Beef, Turkey, Or Chicken
1/4 cups Tomato Paste
1/4 cups Dry Sherry
1/4 cups Water
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
1/2 teaspoons Tabasco Sauce (optional)
1/2 cups Pimiento-stuffed Green Olives, Sliced

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place acorn squash halves cut side down in a baking dish with 1/4 inch water.
2
Cover with foil and bake 4050 minutes or until tender.
3
While squash is roasting, prepare picadillo filling (this can also be made the day before).
4
Place olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.
5
Saute onions, green pepper, and garlic for 5 minutes or until tender.
6
Add cumin and oregano and saute another 12 minutes.
7
Add ground beef, turkey, or chicken and cook together with vegetables for 10 minutes or until lightly browned and cooked through.
8
Add tomato paste, sherry, water, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, and olives to mixture.
9
Combine well and cook for 10 minutes.
10
Remove acorn squash halves from oven and fill with picadillo mixture.
11
Place back in oven and bake for 1015 minutes until squash is fully cooked throughout

423

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Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 2 Acorn Squashes, Cut Lengthwise And Seeds Removed, 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1 Medium Sized Onion, Chopped, 1 Medium Sized Green Or Red Bell Pepper, Chopped, and more.

Yes, Picadillo Stuffed Acorn Squash falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Picadillo Stuffed Acorn Squash

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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