How to Make Halloween Pumpkin Stew - A Step-by-Step Guide

As the leaves start to change and the air becomes crisp, it can only mean one thing - Halloween is just around the corner! And what better way to celebrate than with a hearty and delicious Halloween Pumpkin Stew? This comforting and flavorful dish is the perfect way to warm up on a chilly autumn evening, and it's also a great way to use up any leftover pumpkin from your Halloween decorations. So gather up your ingredients and get ready to embrace the spirit of the season with this festive and...

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Ingredients

  • 6 pounds pumpkin with fairly straight sides
  • ¾ pound lean ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 large stalks celery, diced
  • ½ medium green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 pounds mozzarella cheese, cubed
  • 16 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) can corn, drained
  • 6 large mushrooms, sliced
  • ¾ cup instant rice

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with heavy duty aluminum foil.
  • Wash the pumpkin and cut off the top at an angle to form a lid that won't fall through. Clean out and discard seeds and string.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, oregano, salt, and pepper in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion, celery, and bell pepper; cook 3 minutes. Add mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, water, corn, mushrooms, and instant rice. Stir well.
  • Pour mixture from the skillet into the pumpkin and replace lid.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour. When serving, scrape the insides of the pumpkin to get some of the soft flesh in each bowl.
  • Nutrition

    751 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 136mg
    • Sodium: 1795mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 65g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 57g
    • Vitamin C: 57mg
    • Calcium: 1320mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 2331mg