This is a very filling meal and makes at least 3 servings, depending on the size of the spaghetti squash. All you need to round out this meal is a salad to serve alongside it. It is completely Keto, too!
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 onion, diced
2 tsp. garlic, minced
1 green pepper, chopped
2 Tbsp. jalapeno, chopped fine
3 Tbsp. taco seasoning
2 Tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. Mexican oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
1 8-oz. can tomato sauce
1 can Rotel tomatoes or canned diced tomatoes
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 spaghetti squash, seeds scooped out
1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese or other shredded cheese
Lime, salsa, sour cream for serving
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Slice the spaghetti squash lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Rub some olive oil in the cavity of one-half of the spaghetti squash. Cover the other half of the spaghetti squash with Press ‘n Seal or plastic wrap to save for another use. Turn the spaghetti squash on its cut side on the baking sheet. Roast for about 30 minutes until the spaghetti squash is fork-tender. Alternatively, you could use an Instant Pot to cook the spaghetti squash, but I like the caramelized crispy edges you get in the oven.
While the spaghetti squash is roasting, brown the ground beef, onion and garlic in a frying pan. When it is cooked through, drain the mixture.
Add the green pepper and jalapeno and cook for 5 minutes. Add the taco seasoning, chili powder, cumin, Mexican oregano, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Stir in the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Cook until hot and bubbly.
When the spaghetti squash is done, remove it from the oven or instant pot. Spoon the meat mixture into the cavity of the spaghetti squash.
Top the spaghetti squash with cheese.
Bake until cheese is melted. One spaghetti squash boat is plenty for my family with leftovers, but my family is small. I slice the Spaghetti Squash Boat to serve alongside a salad. If you have a large family, you can double the recipe to fill both halves of the spaghetti squash. This is a filling meal, so a little goes a long way.
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