DINNER IN A PUMPKIN I

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This is a great way to use an extra pumpkin and prepare dinner without making a mess!

Provided by Sara

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium sugar pumpkin
1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 ½ teaspoons salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups tomato juice
3 cups shredded cabbage
½ pound fresh green beans, washed and trimmed
1 cup uncooked white rice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Wash pumpkin, cut off top, scrape out seeds and discard.
  • Place hamburger in a large, deep skillet. Crumble and cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain fat, add onion and garlic; saute slightly.
  • Add sugar, Italian herbs, salt, pepper, tomato juice and rice; mix thoroughly.
  • Layer inside of pumpkin with 1/3 of cabbage, green beans and beef and rice mixture. Repeat layers, replace lid and bake for 2 to 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 56.8 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 458.9 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

Nimco xasan Xarbi
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I would not recommend this dish to anyone.


Bismillah Jan
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This dish was a lot of work for not a lot of payoff.


zynnn Minaphay
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I didn't like the combination of flavors in this dish.


Eman Albaroudi
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This dish was a bit bland.


Gunnu Emmanuel
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The pumpkin was a bit undercooked.


Adila Anane
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I found the instructions a bit confusing.


Gana Gomaa
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This was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Damjan Grujoski
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I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone who loves pumpkin.


Cherice Sylvester
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This dish is perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


RevernEagle435 Man
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I love how easy this dish is to make.


Arisha Chhetri
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This is a healthy and delicious way to enjoy pumpkin.


Aki Moni
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Aman Gill
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This is a great fall dish. The pumpkin and apples give it a warm and cozy flavor.


muxsin Axmed
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Md Azom
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This was a great way to use up leftover pumpkin. I had some extra pumpkin puree from making pies, and this was the perfect way to use it up.


Melody Williams
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The pumpkin was sweet and creamy, while the sausage and apples added a savory and tangy touch.


Mrs. Magar012
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This pumpkin dinner was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the pumpkin was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.