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!
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).
- Pumpkin: 1 piece
3
Place the minced meat in a heated pan.
- Mince: 500 g
4
Fry with added salt.
- Herb salt: 1 teaspoon
5
Cut a small amount of napa cabbage (about 5-7 cm wide) and slice it into thin strips.
- Napa cabbage (pak choi type): 200 g
6
Add the chopped cabbage to the pan with the minced meat.
- Napa cabbage (pak choi type): 200 g
7
Mix and add spices for the meat.
- Meat spice blend: 1 teaspoon
8
Next, add the beans (along with the liquid from the can).
- Canned beans: 1 jar
9
Add some finely chopped greens.
- Fresh herbs: 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.
- Pumpkin: 1 piece
13
Make a cross-shaped cut at the bottom of the tomato.
- Tomatoes: 1 piece
14
Place the tomato cut side down on top of the filling, covering it.
- 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.
