Festive Pumpkin Dinner Casserole

Dinner in a Pumpkin 🍂🎃

Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes

Description: Make and share this delightful Dinner in a Pumpkin recipe from lovewithrecipes.com, perfect for a cozy autumn evening or a spooky Halloween night! This one-dish meal is not only easy and inexpensive but also a charming way to serve a wholesome dinner.

Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
Keywords: Meat, Halloween, < 4 Hours, Easy, Inexpensive

Ingredients:

• 1 medium pumpkin 🎃
• 3/4 pound ground beef 🍖
• 1 teaspoon salt 🧂
• 1/3 cup chopped green pepper 🌶️
• 1/3 cup chopped onion 🧅
• 2 stalks celery, chopped 🌿
• 1/4 cup soy sauce 🥢
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar 🍬
• 1 cup cooked brown rice 🍚
• 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup 🍄

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 275.9 kcal
• Fat Content: 12.1 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 4.3 g
• Cholesterol Content: 42.6 mg
• Sodium Content: 1442.8 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 26.4 g
• Fiber Content: 1.9 g
• Sugar Content: 6 g
• Protein Content: 15.3 g

Recipe Servings: 6

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
   Begin by preparing your oven, ensuring it’s at the right temperature to bake your pumpkin dinner to perfection.

2. Brown the Ground Beef:
   In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the 3/4 pound of ground beef until it is fully cooked. Drain any excess fat and season with 1 teaspoon of salt.

3. Sauté the Vegetables:
   Add 1/3 cup chopped green pepper, 1/3 cup chopped onion, and 2 chopped celery stalks to the skillet. Cover and let the mixture simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and fragrant.

4. Prepare the Pumpkin:
   While the beef and vegetables are simmering, carefully cut the top off your medium pumpkin to create a lid. Set the lid aside and scoop out the seeds and strings from the inside of the pumpkin. Make sure the interior is clean and smooth.

5. Cook the Rice:
   Prepare 1 cup of brown rice according to the package instructions. This should yield about 2 cups of cooked rice, perfect for combining with your meat mixture.

6. Mix the Filling:
   In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked beef and vegetable mixture with 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 can of condensed cream of mushroom soup, and the cooked brown rice. Stir until all ingredients are well mixed.

7. Stuff the Pumpkin:
   Spoon the beef and rice mixture into the cleaned pumpkin. Fill it to the top, pressing down gently to ensure the filling is evenly distributed.

8. Bake the Pumpkin:
   Replace the pumpkin lid and place the stuffed pumpkin into a large baking dish. This will catch any spills and make it easier to transport. Bake the pumpkin in your preheated oven for about 1 hour or until the pumpkin is tender and easily pierced with a fork.

9. Serve:
   Once cooked, carefully remove the pumpkin from the oven. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving. To serve, scoop out portions of the savory filling along with some of the tender pumpkin flesh. Enjoy this delightful, hearty meal that’s sure to be a hit with family and friends!

Gather around the table and enjoy this festive and delicious Dinner in a Pumpkin. This unique and heartwarming dish is perfect for celebrating the flavors of fall and creating wonderful memories with loved ones. Bon appétit! 🍁🧡🍽️