Stuffed Mini Pumpkins
Delightfully adorable and packed full of flavor, these stuffed mini pumpkins make a perfect main dish or side for any fall gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Beef, Gluten-Free, Optionally Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Mini pumpkins
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 1 cup Pumpkin puree
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Italian herbs
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut off the tops of the mini pumpkins and scoop out the seeds.
- In a skillet, sauté chopped onion and garlic until soft.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in pumpkin puree, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Fill the hollowed pumpkins with the beef mixture.
- Place pumpkins in a baking dish and add a little water to the bottom.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes until the pumpkins are tender.
- If desired, sprinkle cheese on top and bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes.
Notes
To speed up the process, consider using leftover cooked beef or chicken. Adding vegetables like bell peppers or carrots can enhance flavor.