Oven-Baked Halloween Meat-Stuffed Kabocha Squash

Name: Oven-Baked Halloween Meat-Stuffed Kabocha Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Kabocha squash (I used the Bo-chan variety); 1/2 each Carrot, celery; 1/4 Onion; 100 grams Ground pork; 1 clove Garlic; 50 grams Canned whole tomatoes in water; 1 tbsp Vegetable oil; 2 tbsp Ketchup; 1/2 tsp each Salt, chili powder, sugar; 1 tsp Soy sauce; 1 Pepper; 1 desired amount Easy melting cheese

Servings: persons

1 Kabocha squash (I used the Bo-chan variety)
1/2 each Carrot, celery
1/4 Onion
100 grams Ground pork
1 clove Garlic
50 grams Canned whole tomatoes in water
1 tbsp Vegetable oil
2 tbsp Ketchup
1/2 tsp each Salt, chili powder, sugar
1 tsp Soy sauce
1 Pepper
1 desired amount Easy melting cheese

1
Cut the top of the pumpkin about 1 cm to create a lid.
2
Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds.
3
Combine the vegetable oil, garlic, tomato, ground meat, and the vegetables in that order and simmer the mixture until the liquid simmers and evaporates.
4
Add the flavoring and continue heating.
5
Add about 1cm of the mixture to the kabocha, then cover with cheese.
6
Continue to layer the filling in this manner, but make sure that the top layer isn't cheese.
7
Cook in the oven at 390F/200C for about one hour.
8
The face (the lid) crumbles easily and so needs less cooking time.
9
Bake in the last 15 minutes.
10
If you can insert a skewer cleanly through the pumpkin, add cheese to the top and put it back into the oven to melt it in residual heat.
11
This is what it looks like after cutting.

229

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Kabocha squash (I used the Bo-chan variety), 1/2 each Carrot, celery, 1/4 Onion, 100 grams Ground pork, and more.

Yes, Oven-Baked Halloween Meat-Stuffed Kabocha Squash falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!