Dinner in a Pumpkin I recipe

8 servings

1 medium sugar pumpkin

1 1/2 pounds 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 pound fresh green beans, washed and trimmed

1 cup uncooked white rice

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Wash pumpkin, cut off top, scrape out seeds and discard.

Place hamburger in a large, deep skillet.

Crumble and cook over medium high heat until evenly brown.

Drain fat, add onion and garlic; saute slightly.

Add sugar, Italian herbs, salt, pepper, tomato juice and rice; mix thoroughly.

Layer inside of pumpkin with 1/3 of cabbage, green beans and beef and rice mixture.

Repeat layers, replace lid and bake for 2 to 3 hours.