Description
Indulge in the flavors of fall with this Stuffed Mini Pumpkins Recipe, a delightful dish that combines ground beef and pumpkin puree for a hearty meal. These charming mini pumpkins showcase a vibrant presentation, making them perfect for any autumn gathering or cozy dinner with family. The savory filling, enhanced with aromatic herbs and warm spices, creates a satisfying experience that will impress your guests. Easy to prepare and versatile, these stuffed pumpkins can serve as an eye-catching main course or a delightful side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 mini pumpkins
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tbsp fresh thyme
- 1/2 tbsp fresh oregano
- 1/2 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the mini pumpkins by rinsing, drying, cutting off the tops, and scooping out the seeds.
- In a skillet, heat 3 tbsp olive oil; sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant (3-5 minutes).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, pumpkin puree, sautéed onion and garlic, salt, pepper, pumpkin pie spice, thyme, oregano, and sage. Mix well.
- Arrange hollowed mini pumpkins in a greased casserole dish; brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Fill each pumpkin with the beef mixture and replace the tops.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 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 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg