Stuffed squash with ground beef

How to make Stuffed squash with ground beef recipe - Courges farcies avec viande hachée recette

Serves 4

Halve a butternut squash, and scoop out the seeds and some flesh to make a “bowl” in each half. Place in a roasting pan, drizzle with olive oil, and roast in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 10–15 minutes, until softened.

In a large frying pan over low heat, sauté 1 finely chopped onion in a little olive oil for 5 minutes, until soft. Add 1½lb (700g) ground beef, and cook, stirring, until starting to brown. Season well and stir in a handful of finely chopped flat-leaf

parsley.

Remove the squash from the oven, spoon the beef mixture into each half, cover with foil, and roast for 20–30 minutes. Remove the foil, sprinkle with 1¾oz (50g) grated Gruyère cheese, and return to the oven until the cheese has melted. Serve hot.