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!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time35 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Author: Southern Made Simple
- 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
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!