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Published October 15, 2015. Last Updated April 18, 2019 By Alyssa Brantley 7 Comments

Taco Meat Stuffed Delicata Squash with {Dairy Free} Avocado Crema

  • Dairy free
  • Egg free
  • Gluten free
  • Low carb
  • Nut free
  • Whole 30
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This recipe combines three of my favorite things. Winter squash, taco seasoning and my famous Dairy Free Avocado Crema.

It’s easy like Sunday morning. Well, like Sunday mornings if you don’t have any kids ;).

Taco Meat Stuffed Delicata Squash with Avocado Crema from www.EverydayMaven.com

While Sunday mornings are infinitely more fun with kids, they are anything and everything but easy.

That is why we need these kinds of easy but flavor-packed meals in our back pocket. To make life a bit easier here and there.

I always recommend making your own homemade taco seasoning but if you can’t, then pick up a high-quality organic one and don’t stress. Just read the label first as many are loaded with sugar and some even have rice flour or some other starch added.

If you really want to save time, saute the taco meat the night before or early in the AM and stuff the squash. Cover with foil and refrigerate until you get home. Then, just preheat the oven, pop it in when hot. Whip up the avocado crema after you pull it out of the oven while it is cooling for 5 minutes and you have a slam-dunk dinner on the table.

Taco Meat Stuffed Delicata Squash with Avocado Crema from www.EverydayMaven.com

NOTES:

  • If you want this spicy, add some chopped jalapeno in with the onion.
  • These reheat great as long as you leave off the Crema.
  • If you do not use my recipe for homemade taco seasoning, then note that the amount of taco seasoning you need may need to be adjusted up or down. Taste, taste, taste!

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Taco Meat Stuffed Delicata Squash with {Dairy Free} Avocado Crema
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 1 hr
Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
 

Taco Meat Stuffed Delicata Squash with Avocado Crema

Course: Mains
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Taco Meat Stuffed Delicata Squash with Avocado Crema
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400 kcal
Author: Alyssa Brantley
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Ingredients
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced (approx 1.5 cups)
  • 1 pound pastured ground beef
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
  • 2/3 cup diced canned no salt tomatoes
  • 2 large Delicata squash split lengthwise, seeds removed and rubbed with olive oil
  • 1 batch of
Instructions
To Prepare:
  1. Peel and dice onion. Slice squash lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Lightly 

    Taco Meat Stuffed Delicata Squash with Avocado Crema from www.EverydayMaven.com
To Cook:
  1. Preheat oven to 400F. Heat a large frying pan over medium high heat. Once hot, add oil and then diced onion. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is just starting to be translucent.

    Taco Meat Stuffed Delicata Squash with Avocado Crema from www.EverydayMaven.com
  2. Add ground beef. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to break up meat as it cooks and continue cooking, 4 to 6 minutes, until there is no pink visible.

    Taco Meat Stuffed Delicata Squash with Avocado Crema from www.EverydayMaven.com
  3. Add taco seasoning and canned tomatoes and stir to combine. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the liquid is evaporated.

    Taco Meat Stuffed Delicata Squash with Avocado Crema from www.EverydayMaven.com
  4. Remove taco meat from heat and stuff 1/4 of the mixture into each squash half. use a rounded spoon to gently pack the meat down.

    Taco Meat Stuffed Delicata Squash with Avocado Crema from www.EverydayMaven.com
  5. Cover with tin foil and place in the oven on the center rack. Bake undisturbed for 40 minutes.

    Taco Meat Stuffed Delicata Squash with Avocado Crema from www.EverydayMaven.com
  6. Remove the foil and bake for additional 20 minutes uncovered or until the squash are fork tender. Remove, allow to cool for 5 minutes, serve topped with Dairy Free Avocado Crema and Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Taco Meat Stuffed Delicata Squash with {Dairy Free} Avocado Crema
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400 Calories from Fat 225
% Daily Value*
Fat 25g38%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Cholesterol 80mg27%
Sodium 693mg30%
Potassium 1214mg35%
Carbohydrates 23g8%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 22g44%
Vitamin A 3145IU63%
Vitamin C 33.6mg41%
Calcium 103mg10%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Michele Spring says

    November 5, 2015 at 7:33 pm

    How creative! It’s funny, I stuff acorn and butternut squash but have never thought to stuff delicata (we just do the usual recipe of some ghee, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt and call it good). Makes sense though, they are kind of little boats. Can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      November 8, 2015 at 1:22 pm

      Thanks Michele! Hope you love it 🙂

      Reply
  2. John/Kitchen Riffs says

    October 21, 2015 at 7:55 am

    Agree — homemade taco seasoning is so easy to make, I always make mine. Better than anything I can buy, too. Anyway, what a super way to serve taco meat! Love the idea of stuffing squash with it. Very creative — thanks.

    Reply
  3. Norma Chang says

    October 15, 2015 at 3:40 pm

    What a great idea, delicata is one of my favorite squashes and are in season now, thanks for a timely recipe.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      October 18, 2015 at 9:37 pm

      We love them Norma!

      Reply
  4. Ellen says

    October 15, 2015 at 7:46 am

    LOOKS AMAZING!!!!!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      October 15, 2015 at 10:21 am

      Thanks Ellen! Have a great day 🙂

      Reply

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