Description
Delight in the seasonal flavors of fall with this Stuffed Mini Pumpkins Recipe. These charming mini pumpkins, filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, pumpkin puree, and aromatic herbs, create a visually stunning centerpiece for your dining table. Perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, this dish is not only comforting but also unique. With easy preparation steps and common ingredients, you can whip up this flavorful meal in no time. Embrace the essence of autumn and impress your guests with these tasty stuffed creations that are sure to become a holiday favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 10 mini pumpkins
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Pumpkin pie spice
- Thyme
- Oregano
- Sage
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse the mini pumpkins under cold water and dry them. Cut off the tops and scoop out the seeds.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sautéed onion and garlic with ground beef, pumpkin puree, spices, salt, and pepper.
- Grease a baking dish with olive oil; place the pumpkins inside. Fill each pumpkin with the beef mixture.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed mini pumpkin (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg