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Dinner in a pumpkin filling and pumpkin with a side salad on a dinner plate.

Dinner In A Pumpkin

Dinner in a Pumpkin is not only a delicious fall recipe but also a unique and festive way to enjoy a hearty meal. The savory filling combined with the earthy sweetness of the pumpkin creates a symphony of flavors that will make your taste buds dance.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 6 -8 servings
Calories 382 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium pumpkin
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 package fresh mushrooms or 1 4 oz can of sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 1 8 oz. can sliced water chestnuts drained
  • 2 lbs. lean ground beef
  • 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350° (F)
  • Wash pumpkin and cut off top. Clean seeds and pulp from inside.
  • In a large skillet brown ground beef and drain off fat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic, Sauté. Add fresh mushrooms and cook till tender.
  • Add soy sauce, sugar, and soup, rice, salt and pepper, and water chestnuts. Mix till well blended.
  • Spoon mixture into pumpkin shell. Replace pumpkin top and place on foil lined baking sheet. Bake at 350° degrees for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until pumpkin is tender.
  • Serves 6-8

Nutrition

Serving: 2cupsCalories: 382kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 35gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 635mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5g
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