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Stuffed Tex-Mex Gold Rush Squash

By Amee Livingston 9 Comments

I was thrilled to find these gorgeous gold rush squash at our local farmer’s market this weekend.  These golden beauties are actually zucchini squash.  Their size and shape make them perfect for filling for this Stuffed Tex-Mex Gold Rush Squash recipe.  

The stuffed “boats” are fun for kids to eat, too.  My daughter got a kick out of picking them up and eating them like a hot dog.  She’s not usually not very excited about eating squash, but she really loves this recipe.  This is a delicious clean-eating recipe that the whole family can enjoy.  Also, it utilizes some delicious Tex-Mex spices.  Enjoy~

Stuffed TexMex Gold Rush Squash

 Stuffed Tex-Mex Gold Rush Squash
Adapted from Martha Stewart Living

Ingredients:
4 large gold rush squash
sea salt and pepper
1 tsp Mrs. Dash Southwest Chipotle Seasoning
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 red bell pepper (ribs and seeds removed), cut into 1/4 inch dice
2 scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste (BPA free can or tube)
1 tsp chili powder
1 lb ground grass-fed beef
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:
Start with firm, ripe gold rush squash.

Gold Rush Squash



Heat oven to 400 degrees, with rack set in the top third. Halve each squash lengthwise; slice sliver from the rounded part of each half so it sits flat. Leaving a 1/4-inch border, scoop out halves with a small spoon; roughly chop flesh, and reserve. Place squash halves, skin side down, in a shallow baking dish. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add 1/2 of the reserved chopped squash (save the rest for another recipe or enjoy it raw), bell pepper, scallion whites, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until bell pepper begins to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add tomato paste, Mrs. Dash and chili powder; cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute. Add beef; cook until no longer pink, breaking up meat with a spoon, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in corn and 1/4 cup Parmesan; season with salt and pepper.

Dividing evenly, spoon mixture into squash halves. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Cover with aluminum foil, and bake until squash is tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Uncover, and bake until top is browned about 7-10 minutes more. Garnish with scallion greens.

Stuffed Tex-Mex Gold Rush Squash recipe

 

 

Stuffed Tex-Mex squash
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Stuffed Tex-Mex Gold Rush Squash
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
 
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Amee Livingston
Ingredients
  • 4 large gold rush squash
  • sea salt and pepper
  • 1 tsp Mrs. Dash Southwest Chipotle Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper ribs and seeds removed, cut into 1/4 inch dice
  • 2 scallions thinly sliced, white and green parts separated
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste BPA free can or tube
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 lb ground grass-fed beef
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels thawed
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
  1. Heat oven to 400 degrees, with rack set in the top third.
  2. Halve each squash lengthwise; slice sliver from the rounded part of each half so it sits flat. Leaving a 1/4-inch border, scoop out halves with a small spoon; roughly chop flesh, and reserve. Place squash halves, skin side down, in a shallow baking dish.
  3. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
  4. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high.
  5. Add 1/2 of the reserved chopped squash (save the rest for another recipe or enjoy it raw), bell pepper, scallion whites, and garlic; season with salt and pepper.
  6. Cook, stirring occasionally, until bell pepper begins to soften, 3 to 4 minutes.
  7. Add tomato paste, Mrs. Dash and chili powder; cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute.
  8. Add beef; cook until no longer pink, breaking up meat with a spoon, 2 to 3 minutes.
  9. Remove from heat.
  10. Stir in corn and 1/4 cup Parmesan; season with salt and pepper.
  11. Dividing evenly, spoon mixture into squash halves.
  12. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan.
  13. Cover with aluminum foil, and bake until squash is tender, 30 to 35 minutes.
  14. Uncover, and bake until top is browned about 7-10 minutes more.
  15. Garnish with scallion greens.

These tasty Stuffed Tex-Mex Gold Rush squash boats make a perfect, protein-packed, summertime meal!

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July 3, 2012 Filed Under: Beef, Gluten Free, Main course, Squash Tagged With: gold rush squash, main course, stuffed squash, tex mex

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Comments

  1. The Foodie Physician says

    July 3, 2012 at 2:01 pm

    OMG, this sounds amazing and these photos are AWESOME!!! I love colorful food and it doesn’t get any better than this 🙂

    Reply
  2. Anonymous says

    July 3, 2012 at 11:04 pm

    Beans work as a great substitute to make this a vegetarian dish. I’m going to try black and kidney beans!

    Reply
  3. Jill~a SaucyCook says

    July 4, 2012 at 12:42 am

    Ohhh how pretty and what great flavors! I’m glad your daughter liked this and I know my hubby will! Thanks!

    Reply
  4. Amee Livingston says

    July 4, 2012 at 3:09 am

    Thank you Sonali!! 🙂 Jill, I hope your hubby enjoys these. We all loved them in my house. It’s a keeper when the kids ask for seconds. I love the idea of substituting beans in this dish! I’d love to hear how it turns out. Sounds delish!

    Reply
  5. Michele Williams says

    August 10, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    What is gold rush squash? Is it the same as a yellow squash?

    Reply
  6. Amee Livingston says

    August 10, 2012 at 3:59 pm

    Michele, it’s a type of zucchini squash.:)

    Reply
  7. The Foodie Physician says

    April 30, 2013 at 1:59 am

    Absolutely gorgeous!!!

    Reply
  8. Amee Livingston says

    May 1, 2013 at 5:02 pm

    Thank you Sonali! 🙂

    Reply

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