You are here:About>Health>Low Carb Diets> Low Carb Recipes> South Beach Diet Recipes> South Beach Main Dishes> Ground Beef and Pumpkin Saute'  Recipe - Hamburger with Pumpkin and Spices
About.comLow Carb Diets
At a Glance
Prep Time : 30min
Course : Entree
Special : Easy, Low Carb
 
Newsletters & RSSEmail to a friendSubmit to Digg
Related Resources

More About Pumpkin and RecipesLow Carb Pumpkin PieMore Low Carb Main Dishes

More Low Carb Vegetables

How to Cook Spaghetti SquashLow Carb Vegetable ListTen Tips for Easy Vegetable Prep

New posts to the Low Carb Diets forums:

I need help!Hollie's Blog - E squaredBlood work

Related Sites

NutritionDiabetesExerciseWalking

Ground Beef and Pumpkin Saute

From Laura Dolson,
Your Guide to Low Carb Diets.
FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now!
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board
I almost literally dreamed this one up -- woke up with this recipe in my brain. It's quick and tasty for a mid-week dinner. The spiciness in the dish is up to you, but the idea is for there to be a mild spiciness -- think "warm," not "hot." You can use whatever chili-type seasoning you want, but I like the milder ones (such as ancho chilis) where you can taste the peppers, not just the heat.

INGREDIENTS:

  • l lb ground beef - 85% or thereabouts
  • 2 C pumpkin chunks (hopefully you can get this already cut up for you at the store)
  • 1/3 C chopped onion
  • 1 small chopped red pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, put through a press or minced
  • 2 t or cubes beef bouillion (I like Better Than Bouillion paste) mixed in 1/4 C water*
  • 1/2 t cinnamon
  • 1/2 t nutmeg
  • For spice, I used 1.5 t powdered ancho chilis and 1 t Cajun seasoning (Penzeys)
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

PREPARATION:

1) Microwave pumpkin chunks for 3 to 4 minutes, until just fork-tender.
2) Put onion in skillet with a little olive oil.
3) Add garlic and stir a few seconds.
4) Add ground beef, and chop the pepper.
5) Add the pepper and cook until beef is nearly done.
6) Add liquid and scrape the bottom of the pan.
7) Add spices, adjusting the seasonings to taste.
8) Add pumpkin.
9) Cook another 3 to 4 minutes.

Garnish with cilantro or parsley if desired. Makes 3 servings.

Nutritional Information: Each serving has 9 grams effective carbohydrate plus 2.5 grams fiber, 30 grams protein, and 372 calories.
User Reviews Write Review
Updated: September 19, 2007
Cholesterol Resources

Manage Your CholesterolWhich Fats Are Healthy?Cholesterol QuizLow Cholesterol DietCholesterol Podcast

 All Topics | Email Article | | |
Advertising Info | News & Events | Work at About | SiteMap | Reprints | HelpOur Story | Be a Guide
More from About, Inc.: Calorie Count Plus | UCompareHealthCare
User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Corrections | Privacy Policy		©2008 About, Inc., A part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.