Kulend Mahshi - Stuffed Mexican Squash

Delight in the flavors of this Middle Eastern-inspired dish featuring Mexican squash (kulend) stuffed with a savory ground beef and aromatic herb filling. Complemented by a rich tomato sauce, this dish is a hearty and flavorful main course perfect for any dinner table. Serve it alongside vermicelli rice for a complete meal that will impress your family and friends.

Ingredients

🎃 8 Mexican squash
🥩 1 pound ground beef
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
🧅 2 medium onions, chopped
🌿 1 cup parsley, chopped
🐓 1/2 tablespoon chicken bouillon
🌶️ 1 teaspoon black pepper
🌶️ 1 teaspoon paprika
🌿 1 teaspoon cumin
🍛 1 teaspoon curry powder
🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt
🫒 1 tablespoon oil
🍅 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
🍅 1 tablespoon tomato bouillon
🐓 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
🌿 1 teaspoon dried mint
💧 2 cups warm water

Instructions

1- Prepare the Squash:

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Cut off both ends of each Mexican squash and hollow out the centers. Rinse them under warm water and set aside.

2- Make the Filling:

• In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
• Add minced garlic and chopped onions to the beef. Cook until the onions are tender.
• Incorporate chicken bouillon, black pepper, paprika, cumin, curry powder, and salt into the beef mixture. Stir well and cook for a couple more minutes.
• Add chopped parsley to the mixture, stir, and then remove from heat. Let the filling cool down to a comfortable touch.

3- Stuff the Squash:

• Once the filling is cool enough to handle, stuff each squash, pushing the mixture down with your fingers until they are filled to the top.

4- Prepare the Sauce:

• In a saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add tomato paste and cook for about a minute.
• Stir in tomato bouillon, chicken bouillon, black pepper, dried mint, and warm water. Mix until well combined.

5- Assemble and Bake:

• Place the stuffed squash in a baking dish. Pour the prepared tomato sauce over the stuffed squash.
• Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the squash is tender.

6- Serve:

• Serve the stuffed squash hot, accompanied by a serving of white vermicelli rice. Enjoy the delicious blend of spices and fresh ingredients.

Prep Time: 20-30 minutes
Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
Total Time: 1-1.25 hours
Servings: 4-6
Calories per serving: Approx. 380
Nutritional Information per serving: 23g proteins, 22g fats, 25g carbohydrates
Equipment: Large skillet, saucepan, baking dish, foil

Cooking Tips

• Allowing the filling to cool before stuffing helps maintain the squash's shape.
• Foil covering ensures even cooking and prevents drying out.

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Stuffed Mexican Squash with Ground Beef