Meat in pumpkin baked in the oven
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Instead of beef, you can use pork for the filling. Pumpkin goes wonderfully well with meat and, of course, is very healthy. I think, just like me, you rarely use this wonderful vegetable in your diet. And that's completely wrong! So here's a great opportunity to correct this oversight! Good luck, and the finished dish is ready to be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Prepare the necessary ingredients. Wash the vegetables and herbs and peel them. Cut off the top part of the pumpkin to make a lid. Use a tablespoon to remove the seeds.
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Step 2
2. Cut the meat into medium-sized pieces.
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Step 3
3. Finely chop the onion, carrot, and celery. Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a frying pan. Fry the vegetables until golden brown, then remove from the pan.
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Step 4
4. Pour in the remaining oil. Sear the meat on all sides until a golden crust forms over medium heat.
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Step 5
5. Combine the meat and vegetables, season with salt and pepper to taste, place them into the pumpkin, put fresh herbs on top, and cover with a lid. Bake the stuffed pumpkin in the oven at 200 °C for 1.5 to 2 hours.
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Step 6
6. Let it cool slightly and serve.