Ingredients
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1 pumpkin (9 to 10 lbs)
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3 large russet potatoes
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1 1/2 lbs ground beef
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2 (16 oz) pkgs Jimmy Dean ® Sausage
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/4 ground nutmeg
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1 stack (16 count) saltine crackers, crushed
Steps
1
Preheat oven to 250°F. Cut top off pumpkin and scoop out pulp and seeds.
2
Peel potatoes and add to a medium pot along with salt and enough cold water to cover by 2”. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer 40 to 45 minutes, until potatoes can easily be pierced with a fork but are still firm.
3
Meanwhile, in a large Dutch oven or deep skillet on medium-high, sauté ground beef, sausage and onion. Drain excess grease. Add cinnamon, nutmeg and saltine crackers. Dice the potatoes and stir into meat mixture to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
4
Stuff pumpkin with meat and potato mixture. Replace top and place pumpkin on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until tender, 4 to 5 hours.
Tips
Choose a short pumpkin with a small stem and adjust oven racks accordingly.
