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Beef in Costume for Halloween

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Presentation was unique and will surprise any guests. Especially when you first cut into the pumpkin and juices start dribbling out and they can see the colorful contents inside. I used a red, green and yellow bell pepper for more color. The sauce had a creamy feel in the mouth and the vegetables and beef had baked tastes. I used 1/2 teaspoon of thyme and added extra fresh ground pepper when serving. Will definitely make it again next time I have company and add some pineapple. I think the addition of sweet overtones of pineapple along with the olives will make this a 5 star recipe.

3 hours Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 2 hours

492 calories per serving view nutrition facts

1 roast suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	x	pumpkin	(4 lb)
1	pound	beef
1	cup	onion	chopped
1	x	vegetable oil
1/3	cup	sweet red bell pepper
1/3	cup	green bell pepper
1	clove	garlic	minced
1	teaspoon	salt
1/4	teaspoon	thyme
1/4	teaspoon	black pepper
7 1/2	ounces	olives	pitted, ripe
8	ounces	tomato sauce
2	large	eggs	beaten

Directions

Cut top from pumpkin; scrape out seeds and fibers.

Simmer in salted water to cover for 20 to 25 minutes or until almost tender.

Drain.

Brown beef and onion.

Add peppers and garlic. Cook one minute.

Remove from heat, stir in remaining ingredients.

Spoon into pumpkin. Place on top.

Brush pumpkin with oil.

Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

Let stand 10 minutes.

Cut into edges to serve.

Reviews

Presentation was unique and will surprise any guests. Especially when you first cut into the pumpkin and juices start dribbling out and they can see the colorful contents inside. I used a red, green and yellow bell pepper for more color. The sauce had a creamy feel in the mouth and the vegetables and beef had baked tastes. I used 1/2 teaspoon of thyme and added extra fresh ground pepper when serving. Will definitely make it again next time I have company and add some pineapple. I think the addition of sweet overtones of pineapple along with the olives will make this a 5 star recipe.
about 1 year ago by sean

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 318g

Amount per Serving

Calories 492 58% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.0g	49%
Saturated Fat 10.0g	51%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 203mg	68%
Sodium 1525mg	64%
Total Carbohydrate 17.0g	6%
Dietary Fiber 6.0g	22%
Sugars 8.0g
Protein 36.0g	72%