Many people mistakenly think that casseroles and pumpkin pies are only sweet. But this is not at all the case! This vegetable goes well with meat products. And this recipe is an example of this.
Recipe content:
- Ingredients
- Step by step cooking
- Video recipe
Pumpkin is an amazing vegetable that can be used to make many different main courses, not just pastries, cakes or desserts. The product is great for baking, both on its own and in a company with other ingredients. For example, with rice, potatoes, meat, mushrooms, etc. When baked, the ingredients are impregnated with the unique taste and amazing aroma of pumpkin.
One of the best options for cooking pumpkin is pies and casseroles; in this form, the vegetable is liked by absolutely everyone, and even those who do not really like it. Pumpkin casseroles are prepared simply and are not difficult even for inexperienced and novice cooks. It absolutely does not require any high knowledge of the world of cooking.
But no matter what recipe for cooking pumpkin you choose, the vegetable, first of all, should be chosen correctly. Therefore, give preference to pumpkin 3-5 kg weight. Look at the peel: smooth and firm - good product, damaged with cracks - refuse to buy. If there is an opportunity to see the pulp, then give preference to bright orange, with such a vegetable tastes better. Well, do not forget to twist the tail, if it is dry and dark in color - the pumpkin is ripe.
- Caloric content per 100 g - 142 kcal.
- Servings - 4
- Cooking time - 1 hour 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- Pumpkin - 300 g
- Pork - 300 g
- Turkey fillet - 300 g
- Champignons - 300 g
- Onions - 1 pc.
- Eggs - 2 pcs.
- Suluguni cheese - 100 g
- Hard cheese - 50 g
- Refined vegetable oil - for frying
- Salt - 1 tsp or to taste
- Ground black pepper - a pinch
Making a pumpkin and meat pie
1. Remove the skin from the champignon caps or just wash the mushrooms. Cut them into cubes with a side of 5-7 mm and put them in a frying pan with vegetable oil.
2. The mushrooms will release a lot of liquid at first, so use a high heat to evaporate it, or scoop it up with a spoon. When you get rid of all the moisture, add finely chopped onions to the mushrooms.
3. Continue cooking the mushrooms and onions over medium heat for about 7-10 minutes, then add the meat. Wash the pork and turkey beforehand and pat dry with a paper towel. You can remove excess fat from the pork so that the pie is less greasy. Then cut the meat into small cubes, like mushrooms and onions.
4. Set the heat slightly higher and cook the food, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper after 10 minutes. It is not necessary to bring the ingredients to full readiness, as they will continue to bake in the oven.
5. Beat the eggs into a bowl and stir with a whisk. You do not need to beat them, you just need to mix the protein with the yolk.
6. Peel the pumpkin from the thick skin. If it will be difficult to remove, place it in the microwave for 1-2 minutes. Then the skin will soften and be removed more easily. After that, divide the fruit in half. Cut one of the parts into thin slices, which cover the baking dish. Season the pumpkin with a little salt.
7. Place the filling on top and level it evenly.
8. Grate the second part of the pumpkin on a coarse grater and cover the pie with shavings.
9. Season with salt and pour over beaten eggs.
10. Suluguni and hard cheese grate on a coarse grater and sprinkle on the casserole.
11. Send the product to bake in a heated oven up to 200 ° С for 40 minutes.
12. Chill the finished pie a little so as not to burn yourself, cut into slices and serve warm. If desired, when serving, you can pour garlic sauce or sour cream on top.
See also a video recipe on how to cook meat with pumpkin.
