Venison and Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash

Venison and Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash

Recipe by Aaron from allrecipes.com

1 Hr. 10 Mins.

Ingredients

4

4 servings

  • ⅓ cup wild rice
  • 2 ⅔ cups water
  • 1 acorn squash, halved and seeded
  • ⅓ cup cranberries
  • ½ pound ground venison
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 pinch Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup butter

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until the rice is tender, about 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place squash, cut-side down onto a deep baking dish filled with 1/2-inch of water. Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes, then drain water and set aside.
  • Bring some water to a boil in a saucepan, then remove from the heat. Add the cranberries and let stand for 5 minutes, then drain and reserve. Cook the ground venison in a skillet over medium-high heat until thoroughly cooked and crumbly.
  • Stir together the wild rice, cranberries, venison, and brown sugar. Season with cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  • Turn the oven on to Broil. Rub the inside of the squash halves with the butter, then place cut-side up on the baking dish. Stuff with the rice mixture, then broil in the oven for 5 minutes.

Nutritional Facts

Per 4 servings

  • Calories: 367
  • Carbohydrate: 52g
  • Fat: 13g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Sugar: 30g

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