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I am not sure where this recipe originated, but it has been a Halloween tradition in my husband’s family for at least 20 years. It is a dinner we look forward to all year. Served with cornbread or sourdough rolls. Yum!
Ingredients
- 6 pounds pumpkin with fairly straight sides
- ¾ pound lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 large stalks celery, diced
- ½ medium green bell pepper, diced
- 2 pounds mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 16 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 (15.25 ounce) can corn, drained
- 6 large mushrooms, sliced
- ¾ cup instant rice
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with heavy duty aluminum foil.
Step 2
Wash the pumpkin and cut off the top at an angle to form a lid that won't fall through. Clean out and discard seeds and string.
Step 3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, oregano, salt, and pepper in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion, celery, and bell pepper; cook 3 minutes. Add mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, water, corn, mushrooms, and instant rice. Stir well.
Step 4
Pour mixture from the skillet into the pumpkin and replace lid.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour. When serving, scrape the insides of the pumpkin to get some of the soft flesh in each bowl.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 751 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat33g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat18g | 92% |
| Cholesterol136mg | 45% |
| Sodium1795mg | 78% |
| Total Carbohydrate65g | 23% |
| Dietary Fiber6g | 21% |
| Total Sugars15g | |
| Protein57g | |
| Vitamin C57mg | 286% |
| Calcium1320mg | 102% |
| Iron7mg | 41% |
| Potassium2331mg | 50% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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