Stuffed Pumpkin

11 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground round
  • 1 c. onion, chopped
  • 1/3 c. red pepper, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
  • 1 (8 oz.) can mushrooms
  • 7 1/2 oz. black olives, sliced in half
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 8 oz. tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. red wine (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Cut top off pumpkin and scoop out.
  2. 2
    Simmer in salted boiling water until almost tender (10 to 15 minutes).
  3. 3
    Do not overcook. Brown beef and onions; add green, red peppers and garlic.
  4. 4
    Cook for 1 minute.
  5. 5
    Drain and add balance of ingredients.
  6. 6
    Spoon into pumpkin.
  7. 7
    Add top and brush with oil.
  8. 8
    Bake at 350° for 1 hour. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  9. 9
    Cut into wedges and serve.
  10. 10
    Small pumpkin serves 6 to 8.

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