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Nacho Cheese Acorn Squash

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium acorn squash halved and seeded
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Brush squash cut sides with oil; season with salt and pepper.
  2. Roast cut-side down on baking sheet 35-40 minutes until tender.
  3. Meanwhile, brown beef in a large skillet over medium-high, crumbling it; drain excess fat.
  4. Stir taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water into beef; add beans and corn. Cook 3-4 minutes until heated through.
  5. Flip squash cut-side up; fill with beef mixture.
  6. Top generously with cheese; bake another 5-7 minutes until melted.
  7. Remove; top with salsa and olives. Serve.