There’s something so perfect about this meal: it’s warm and comforting. It’s hearty and nourishing. It’s sweet and savory at the same time. And it’s super easy to prepare. Okay… a few things are perfect about this meal.
Course Dinner
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 40 minutesminutes
Total Time 45 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Author Sammi Brondo
Ingredients
2acorn squash
2tablespoonsolive oildivided
1/2yellow oniondiced
1lblean ground beef
24oz.jar tomato basil sauce
Salt
Pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 F. Cut acorn squash in half (either way will work). Rub with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, until soft and lightly golden.
While squash in the oven, in a large pan, add remaining olive oil. Add diced onion and sauté, stirring occasionally for 5-8 minutes, until soft.
Add ground beef, using a spoon to break up into small pieces. Cook beef, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes, until an internal temperature of 145 F is reached.
Pour in tomato sauce and stir to combine. Let simmer for about 10 minutes, until sauce has thickened. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Serve meat sauce in roasted acorn squash halves. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.