Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 medium spaghetti squash (2 to 2 1/2 lb)
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable or olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 lb extra-lean ground beef (at least 90% lean)
  • 1 medium serrano chile, seeded and finely chopped (about 2 teaspoons)
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
  • 3/4 cup sliced red, yellow or orange bell pepper
  • 3/4 cup sliced onions
  • 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (3 oz)
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomato
  • 1/2 cup diced avocado

Instruction

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Line rimmed baking pan with foil.
  • Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove seeds, and brush insides with oil and season with salt and pepper. Place cut sides down in pan. Roast 35 to 40 minutes or until squash is tender. When squash is cool enough to handle, scoop flesh into bowl, and reserve squash shells on lined pan.
  • Meanwhile, heat 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook beef with chile and garlic 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; remove and reserve. Heat same skillet over medium heat, and add bell pepper and onions; cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is just starting to soften. Add beef mixture, squash flesh, taco seasoning mix and water to skillet. Cook until well blended and heated through, stirring frequently. Stir in cheese; spoon mixture back into squash shells.
  • Bake 5 to 6 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with tomato and avocado.