Pumpkin-Loaded Beef & Rice Bake

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Pumpkin-Loaded Beef & Rice Bake transforms your dinner with a hearty and festive dish that combines tender ground beef, fluffy rice, and fresh vegetables, all nestled inside a sweet sugar pumpkin. This non-vegetarian American cuisine recipe is perfect for those looking for a unique meal that’s both comforting and visually stunning.

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Overview

This delightful dish combines the hearty flavors of beef, rice, and vegetables, all baked inside a tender sugar pumpkin. It's a unique and festive meal perfect for a cozy dinner surprise.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

Soy, Gluten, Dairy

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 6

Cooking Time: 60 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Small sugar pumpkin, peeled
• 2 Whole onions, minced
• 2 Cups diced celery
• 0.25 Cup shortening
• 5 Pounds lean ground beef, ground
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) black pepper, ground
• 20 Ounces (oz) ketchup
• 3 Cloves garlic, minced
• 5 Teaspoons (tsp) salt
• 3 Tablespoons (tbsp) Worcestershire sauce
• 30 Ounces (oz) tomato sauce
• 0.25 Cup soy sauce
• 4.5 Ounces (oz) mushrooms, drained
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) brown sugar
• 10.75 Ounces (oz) condensed cream of celery soup, packaged
• 2 Cups white rice, cooked

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut off the top of the pumpkin and scrape out the seeds and pith.
2. In a large deep skillet, sauté the onions and celery in 0.25 cups of shortening until soft.
3. Add the ground beef to the skillet; cook and crumble until evenly browned.
4. Stir in the ground black pepper, ketchup, minced garlic, salt, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato sauce. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
5. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of the beef mixture with soy sauce, mushrooms, brown sugar, cream of celery soup, and cooked rice. Mix well.
6. Pour the mixture into the hollowed pumpkin and replace the pumpkin lid.
7. Place the filled pumpkin on a baking sheet and bake for one hour or until the pumpkin is tender.
8. Serve by scooping out the filling along with some of the cooked pumpkin for a delightful meal. Enjoy!

Enjoy your homemade Pumpkin-Loaded Beef & Rice Bake!