Meat casserole with pumpkin is not just a delicious and satisfying dish, it is a true culinary discovery that combines the benefits of vegetables and the nutritional value of meat. Pumpkin, this bright and versatile product, has long been revered in Ukrainian cuisine not only for its taste qualities, but also for its rich vitamin composition.
Pumpkin – a gift of Ukrainian land
In Ukraine, pumpkin appeared quite a long time ago and quickly gained popularity due to its unpretentiousness in cultivation and a wide range of applications in cooking. Pumpkin is used to prepare a variety of dishes – from cereals and soups to desserts and pastries. Pumpkin is especially valued for its beneficial properties. It contains B vitamins, vitamins A, C, E, K, as well as minerals such as potassium, magnesium, calcium and iron.
Interestingly, pumpkin is not only tasty, but also good for health. It helps to improve digestion, strengthen the immune system, normalize blood pressure and even helps in the fight against excess weight.
Meat casserole with pumpkin – a harmony of taste and benefit
Meat casserole with pumpkin is a great way to combine the benefits of pumpkin with the nutritional value of meat. The dish turns out juicy, fragrant and very tasty. Due to the simplicity of preparation, it will be a great option for a family lunch or dinner.
For cooking, you can use any meat – pork, beef or chicken. The main thing is that the meat is fresh and of high quality. It is better to choose sweet varieties of pumpkin, then the casserole will have a richer taste.
Recipe for meat casserole with pumpkin
Ingredients:
- Meat (or ready-made minced meat) – 600 g
- Pumpkin – 500 g
- Sour cream – 150 g
- Chicken eggs – 3 pcs.
- Corn flakes – 100 g
- Paprika, ground – to taste
- Black pepper, ground – to taste
- Salt – to taste
- Oil for greasing the mold
Preparation:
- Grate the peeled pumpkin on a fine grater.
- Clean the meat pulp or layer of meat from tendons and coarse films, pass through a meat grinder twice.
- Add pumpkin, eggs, sour cream, 1/3 of corn flakes, spices, salt to the minced meat, mix thoroughly.
- In a baking dish greased with oil and sprinkled with 1/3 of corn flakes, put the meat and vegetable mixture, sprinkle the surface of the casserole with the rest of the flakes.
- Bake in the oven at a temperature of 200 ° C for 20 minutes.
Serving:
Serve the casserole cut into pieces with sour cream.
Enjoy your meal!
Tips and options
- For a richer taste, you can add fried onions or mushrooms to the minced meat.
- Instead of corn flakes, you can use breadcrumbs.
- The casserole can be decorated with fresh herbs before serving.
This meat casserole with pumpkin will become not only a tasty, but also a healthy addition to your diet!
