Description
Delight your guests this Halloween with a Scary Good Dinner that boasts rich flavors and a spooky presentation. This dish combines savory pumpkin puree, lean ground beef, and black beans, all topped with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for family gatherings or festive parties, each bite offers a delightful surprise that will keep everyone guessing. Get ready to create lasting memories around the dinner table with this fun and easy recipe!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree (fresh preferred)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the pumpkin puree and ground beef until well combined.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and sauté chopped onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in cumin and chili powder; cook for an additional minute.
- Add the sautéed onions and black beans to the pumpkin-beef mixture; stir well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle with cheddar cheese, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes or until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg