Beef Enchilada topped with an Egg over Spaghetti Squash Recipe

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Style:Mexican
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Phase: Phase 3
Difficulty: Moderate
INGREDIENTS
- 2 1/2 lb Spaghetti Winter Squash
- 1 medium (2-1/2" dia) Onions
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 clove Garlic
- 2 lb Ground Beef (85% Lean / 15% Fat)
- 1 tbsp Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- 4 oz Green Chili Peppers (Canned)
- 1 cup La Victoria Enchilada Sauce
- 8 each Egg
- 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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