Description
Ground Beef and Butternut Squash Bowls deliver a comforting blend of flavors perfect for any occasion. Juicy ground beef pairs beautifully with sweet, roasted butternut squash, all enhanced by aromatic spices. This dish not only pleases the palate but also creates a warm, inviting atmosphere in your home. Enjoy this nourishing meal for lunch or dinner—it’s sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the diced butternut squash with olive oil, salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika in a bowl.
- Spread the seasoned squash on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions in olive oil until translucent; add minced garlic.
- Increase heat and add ground beef, cooking until browned (6-8 minutes).
- Combine the roasted squash with the beef mixture; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot in bowls garnished with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg