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Dinner in a Pumpkin
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 180 Minutes
Ready In: 200 Minutes
Servings: 10
This is a great treat for Halloween.
Ingredients:
1 medium pumpkin
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups tomato juice
3 cups shredded cabbage
1/2 lb fresh green beans, washed and trimmed
1 cup uncooked white rice
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Wash pumpkin, cut off top, scrape out seeds and discard.
3. Place hamburger in a large, deep skillet.
4. Crumble and cook over medium high heat until brown.
5. Drain fat, add onion and garlic; saute slightly.
6. Add sugar, italian herbs, salt, pepper, tomato juice and rice; mix thoroughly.
7. Layer inside of pumpkin with 1/3 of cabbage, green beans and beef/rice mixture.
8. Repeat layers, replace lid and bake for 2 to 3 hours.
By RecipeOfHealth.com