Pumpkin baked with minced meat, beans and Chinese cabbage

8 servings

90 minutes

Pumpkin baked with minced meat, beans, and Beijing cabbage is a cozy and aromatic dish that combines the tenderness of baked pumpkin, the juiciness of minced meat, and the freshness of Beijing cabbage. This dish may have originated as a bold experiment combining simple yet rich ingredients from European cuisine. Its taste is harmonious: the sweet pumpkin perfectly complements the richness of the minced meat, while beans and greens add textural variety. Tomatoes that complete the composition add a slight tanginess. This dish is perfect for family dinners, warming with its aroma and bright colors. Baked pumpkin not only pleases the eye but also reveals the flavors of the ingredients, making them rich and harmonious. A wonderful option for an autumn dinner or festive table!

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 368.9
• Proteins: 23.4g
• Fats: 11.5g
• Carbohydrates: 58.4g

Ingredients

• Pumpkin: 1 pc
• Ground meat: 500 g
• Chinese cabbage: 200 g
• Canned beans: 1 jar
• Spices for meat: 1 tsp
• Salt with herbs: 1 tsp
• Green: 1 bunch
• Tomatoes: 1 pc

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the necessary products.

2. Cut off the top of the pumpkin and scoop out the seeds with a spoon or by hand (whichever is easier).

   Required ingredients:

   • Pumpkin: 1 piece

3. Place the minced meat in a heated pan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground meat: 500 g

4. Fry with added salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt with herbs: 1 teaspoon

5. Cut a small amount of napa cabbage (about 5-7 cm wide) and slice it into thin strips.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chinese cabbage: 200 g

6. Add the chopped cabbage to the pan with the minced meat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chinese cabbage: 200 g

7. Mix and add spices for the meat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Spices for meat: 1 teaspoon

8. Next, add the beans (along with the liquid from the can).

   Required ingredients:

   • Canned beans: 1 jar

9. Add some finely chopped greens.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green: 1 bunch

10. Mix everything and bring to a boil, then you can turn it off as the filling will continue to cook inside the pumpkin.

11. Take the prepared pumpkin.

12. Place in a baking dish and fill with filling.

    Required ingredients:

    • Pumpkin: 1 piece

13. Make a cross-shaped cut at the bottom of the tomato.

    Required ingredients:

    • Tomatoes: 1 piece

14. Place the tomato cut side down on top of the filling, covering it.

    Required ingredients:

    • Tomatoes: 1 piece

15. Now place the dish in the oven at 180 degrees for 40 minutes.

16. Take the cooked pumpkin out of the oven and let it cool slightly.

17. Then transfer to a serving dish.

18. Cut the pumpkin and serve it in portions.