Beef Enchilada topped with an Egg over Spaghetti Squash Recipe
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13.6g
Net Carbs
Net Carbs
Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Style:Mexican
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Phase: Phase 3
Difficulty: Difficult
Style:Mexican
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Phase: Phase 3
Difficulty: Difficult
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31.5g
Protein
28.6g
Fat
1.1g
Fiber
441.8cal
Calories
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×INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2 lb Spaghetti Winter Squash
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1 medium (2-1/2" dia) Onions
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1 tablespoon Olive Oil
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2 clove Garlic
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2 lb Ground Beef (85% Lean / 15% Fat)
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1 tbsp Chili Powder
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1 tsp Salt
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0 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
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0 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
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4 oz Green Chili Peppers (Canned)
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1 cup La Victoria Enchilada Sauce
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8 each Egg
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0 3/4 cup, shredded Cheddar Cheese
DIRECTIONS
- Cut squash in half lengthwise, scrape out the seeds and place both halves face side down on a plate with 2 tbsp water. Place in the microwave and cook 10 minutes on high until tender (alternatively, place cut side down on a rimmed baking sheet and bake at 400°F and bake until tender; about 40 minutes).
- While squash cooks, Dice the onions, season with salt and black pepper, and then saute in oil until fragrant and translucent; about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic during the last minute. Then add in the ground beef, breaking it up as it is being cooked. Season it while it cooks with 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, and cinnamon.
- Once the beef is browned add the green chilies and enchilada sauce and continue to heat through until it begins to bubble. Set temperature to low.
- Using a fork, scrape the spaghetti squash from the shells onto 6 serving plates. Top with hot beef mixture, then 2 tbsp cheese.
- In a small frying pan fry the eggs in a little oil, flipping once. Place over easy egg on top of the cheese for each plate. Enjoy immediately.
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