Savory Beef and Butternut Squash

Ingredients:

1 Pound ground beef
1 Medium onion, chopped
3 Garlic cloves, minced
1 T Olive oil
4 C Cubed peeled butternut squash
2 Cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian diced tomatoes
1 C Shredded carrots
1/4 t Oregano
1/4 t Basil
1/4 t Parsley
1/2 t Salt
1/4 t Pepper
Cooked rice

Directions:

In a skillet, saute beef, onion, and garlic in oil until meat is done and onion is tender.

In a baking dish coated with cooking spray, combine the squash, tomatoes, carrots and seasonings. Stir in the beef mixture.

Cover and bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until squash is tender.

Serve over rice.

Yield: 8 servings.

* Adapted from http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Savory-Butternut-Squash