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Pumpkin Dinner

Moroccan Beef Stew in a Pumpkin

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 large pumpkin
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small can tomato sauce
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons pepper
  • Olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 medium size potato peeled
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/3 cup unflavored bread crumbs

Instructions

  • Start by cutting the lid of the pumpkin. Scrape out the inside by removing all the seeds and membrane. Heat the oven on 400°F and roast for about an hour.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat up one tablespoon of olive oil and sauté half of the onion until translucent. Add the tomato sauce and lower the fire. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt, pepper, paprika and cinnamon.
  • In the food processor, combine the remaining onion, potato and cilantro and pulse a few times. Add this mixture to the ground meat. Mix together the salt, pepper, all spice, paprika, olive oil, garlic powder and breadcrumbs.
  • Cook over medium heat for about 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Remove the pumpkin from the oven. Fill the inside with the ground beef mixture and return to the oven for 5 minutes.
  • To serve: Scoop out parts of the cooked pumpkin along with the filling and serve on top of rice or pasta.