Taco Stuffed Summer Squash Boats
Taco Stuffed Summer Squash Boats | Fresh yellow squash halves stuffed with cheesy taco-seasoned beef, topped with sour cream, tomatoes and fresh cilantro. YUM!
Ingredients
- 6-7 Fresh Yellow Squash - halved lengthwise
- 1 lb ground hamburger meat or ground turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 onion - diced
- 1/2 green pepper - diced
- 1/2 cup chunky salsa
- Handful of your favorite shredded cheese
- Sour cream and cilantro for topping optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Cut squash lengthwise. Scoop out seeds and discard.
- Brown hamburger meat until cooked.
- In a large pot, boil water (no specific amount) and submerge squash halves in boiling water for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove squash and place onto drying rack or paper towels to absorb water.
- Add taco seasoning to meat according to packet instructions.
- Add in chopped onions, green peppers and salsa and allow to simmer for 15 minutes, or until peppers and onions are tender.
- In a large casserole dish, place squash halves hollow side up and fill each with taco mixture.
- Top with shredded cheese and bake covered with foil for 35 minutes.
- Once squash is done cooking, allow to briefly cool and top with sour cream, cilantro, fresh tomatoes or your favorite taco toppings. Enjoy!