Description
Experience the heartwarming flavors of fall with Dinner in a Pumpkin. This delightful dish features a medium-sized pumpkin filled with a savory blend of ground meat, vegetables, and aromatic spices, creating an inviting centerpiece for any gathering. Perfect for chilly evenings, this recipe captures the essence of home-cooked comfort food and is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium sugar pumpkin (about 4–5 lbs)
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (corn or carrots)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup grated cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice off the top of the pumpkin and scoop out the seeds and stringy bits.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground meat and bell peppers to the skillet; cook until browned (7-10 minutes).
- Stir in cooked rice, mixed vegetables, cumin, thyme, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Fill the hollowed pumpkin with the mixture. Top with grated cheese if desired.
- Place on a baking sheet, cover loosely with foil, and bake for about 60 minutes or until tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg