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Beef & Spicy Stuffed Gem Squash

with a chunky tomato & cucumber salad

Beef Calorie Conscious

4.8

  • Hands on25 - 45 minutes
  • Overall40 - 60 minutes
Photo of Beef & Spicy Stuffed Gem Squash

Put away the butter & sugar, and let’s show you the unique UCOOK way of stuffing oven-roasted gem squash. We’re talking golden-charred pops of corn, a kick of pickled jalapeños & cream cheese. Sided with juicy, seared sirloin and a refreshingly zesty baby tomato, cucumber & mint salad.

Serving guide

Choose your portion size.

  1. GEM SQUASH

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the de-seeded gem squash halves on a roasting tray, cut-side up. Lightly drizzle with oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until soft, 25-30 minutes. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until cooked through, 20-25 minutes.

  2. CHILLI-CHEESE Corn

    Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Corn until lightly charred, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the heat and add the chopped jalapeños (to taste), the cottage cheese, and seasoning. Spoon into the roasted gem squash and set aside.

  3. SEARED STEAK

    Return the pan, wiped out, to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the steak dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the steak fat-side down until crispy, 3-5 minutes. Flip the steak and sear until browned, 2-4 minutes per side (for medium-rare). Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.

  4. CHUNKY Cucumber SALAD

    In a bowl, combine the halved tomato, the Cucumber pieces, the chopped mint, the lemon juice, and season.

  5. THE STUFF OF FOODIE LEGENDS

    Plate up the stuffed gem squash. Side with the Cucumber salad and the sliced steak. Enjoy!

  • Gem Squash - 1

  • Corn - 30g

  • Sliced Pickled Jalapeños - 10g

  • Low Fat Cottage Cheese - 30ml

  • Beef Sirloin - 160g

  • Baby Tomatoes - 80g

  • Cucumber - 100g

  • Fresh Mint - 3g

  • Lemon Juice - 15ml

  1. GEM SQUASH

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the de-seeded gem squash halves on a roasting tray, cut-side up. Lightly drizzle with oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until soft, 25-30 minutes. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until cooked through, 20-25 minutes.

  2. CHILLI-CHEESE Corn

    Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Corn until lightly charred, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the heat and add the chopped jalapeños (to taste), the cottage cheese, and seasoning. Spoon into the roasted gem squash and set aside.

  3. SEARED STEAK

    Return the pan, wiped out, to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the steak dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the steak fat-side down until crispy, 3-5 minutes. Flip the steak and sear until browned, 2-4 minutes per side (for medium-rare). Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.

  4. CHUNKY Cucumber SALAD

    In a bowl, combine the halved tomato, the Cucumber pieces, the chopped mint, the lemon juice, and season.

  5. THE STUFF OF FOODIE LEGENDS

    Plate up the stuffed gem squash. Side with the Cucumber salad and the sliced steak. Enjoy!

  • Gem Squash - 2

  • Corn - 60g

  • Sliced Pickled Jalapeños - 20g

  • Low Fat Cottage Cheese - 60ml

  • Beef Sirloin - 320g

  • Baby Tomatoes - 160g

  • Cucumber - 200g

  • Fresh Mint - 5g

  • Lemon Juice - 30ml

  1. GEM SQUASH

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the de-seeded gem squash halves on a roasting tray, cut-side up. Lightly drizzle with oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until soft, 30-35 minutes. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until cooked through, 20-25 minutes.

  2. CHILLI-CHEESE Corn

    Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Corn until lightly charred, 4-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the heat and add the chopped jalapeños (to taste), the cottage cheese, and seasoning. Spoon into the roasted gem squash and set aside.

  3. SEARED STEAK

    Return the pan, wiped out, to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the steak dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the steak fat-side down until crispy, 3-5 minutes. Flip the steak and sear until browned, 2-4 minutes per side (for medium-rare). Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.

  4. CHUNKY Cucumber SALAD

    In a bowl, combine the halved tomato, the Cucumber pieces, the chopped mint, the lemon juice, and season.

  5. THE STUFF OF FOODIE LEGENDS

    Plate up the stuffed gem squash. Side with the Cucumber salad and the sliced steak. Enjoy!

  • Gem Squash - 3

  • Corn - 90g

  • Sliced Pickled Jalapeños - 30g

  • Low Fat Cottage Cheese - 90ml

  • Beef Sirloin - 480g

  • Baby Tomatoes - 240g

  • Cucumber - 300g

  • Fresh Mint - 8g

  • Lemon Juice - 45ml

  1. GEM SQUASH

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the de-seeded gem squash halves on a roasting tray, cut-side up. Lightly drizzle with oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until soft, 30-35 minutes. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until cooked through, 20-25 minutes.

  2. CHILLI-CHEESE Corn

    Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Corn until lightly charred, 4-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the heat and add the chopped jalapeños (to taste), the cottage cheese, and seasoning. Spoon into the roasted gem squash and set aside.

  3. SEARED STEAK

    Return the pan, wiped out, to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the steak dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the steak fat-side down until crispy, 3-5 minutes. Flip the steak and sear until browned, 2-4 minutes per side (for medium-rare). Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.

  4. CHUNKY Cucumber SALAD

    In a bowl, combine the halved tomato, the Cucumber pieces, the chopped mint, the lemon juice, and season.

  5. THE STUFF OF FOODIE LEGENDS

    Plate up the stuffed gem squash. Side with the Cucumber salad and the sliced steak. Enjoy!

  • Gem Squash - 4

  • Corn - 120g

  • Sliced Pickled Jalapeños - 40g

  • Low Fat Cottage Cheese - 125ml

  • Beef Sirloin - 640g

  • Baby Tomatoes - 320g

  • Cucumber - 400g

  • Fresh Mint - 10g

  • Lemon Juice - 60ml

Budget

What this meal costs at Woolies.

Estimated Woolies cost

R295.54

for 4 servings · R73.88 per serving

Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Beef & Spicy Stuffed Gem Squash?

The preparation time for Beef & Spicy Stuffed Gem Squash with a chunky tomato & cucumber salad is between 25 and 45 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Beef & Spicy Stuffed Gem Squash with a chunky tomato & cucumber salad?

The total time required to make Beef & Spicy Stuffed Gem Squash with a chunky tomato & cucumber salad is between 40 and 60 minutes.

How many servings does Beef & Spicy Stuffed Gem Squash provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in Beef & Spicy Stuffed Gem Squash?

Baby Tomato, Beef Sirloin, Corn, Cottage Cheese, Cucumber, Fresh Mint, Gem Squash, Lemon Juice, Pickled Jalapeño

What is the nutritional information of Beef & Spicy Stuffed Gem Squash?

Calories: 481, Carbs: 23 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 43.1 grams, Sugar: 6 grams, Salt: 231 grams

How do I prepare Beef & Spicy Stuffed Gem Squash?

GEM SQUASH: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the de-seeded gem squash halves on a roasting tray, cut-side up. Lightly drizzle with oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until soft, 25-30 minutes. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until cooked through, 20-25 minutes. CHILLI-CHEESE CORN: Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the corn until lightly charred, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the heat and add the chopped jalapeños (to taste), the cottage cheese, and seasoning. Spoon into the roasted gem squash and set aside. THE STUFF OF FOODIE LEGENDS: Plate up the stuffed gem squash. Side with the cucumber salad and the sliced steak. Enjoy! SEARED STEAK: Return the pan, wiped out, to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the steak dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the steak fat-side down until crispy, 3-5 minutes. Flip the steak and sear until browned, 2-4 minutes per side (for medium-rare). Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning. CHUNKY CUCUMBER SALAD: In a bowl, combine the halved tomato, the cucumber pieces, the chopped mint, the lemon juice, and season.

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Beef & Spicy Stuffed Gem Squash?

Baby Tomato, Beef Sirloin, Corn, Cottage Cheese, Cucumber, Fresh Mint, Gem Squash, Lemon Juice, Pickled Jalapeño

How many calories does Beef & Spicy Stuffed Gem Squash have?

481 calories

How much fat content does Beef & Spicy Stuffed Gem Squash have?

grams