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Lebanese Kousa Mahshi (Meat and Rice Stuffed Squash)

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A delicious Middle Eastern dish featuring tender stuffed squash cooked in a flavorful tomato broth.

Ingredients

Squash

  • 12 pieces Tatuma Squash (Mexican squash)
  • 0.5 pounds Ground beef
  • 1.5 cups Short grain white rice
  • 0.25 cup Olive oil
  • 1 medium Tomato (finely chopped)
  • 1 medium White onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon Seven spice
  • 1.5 teaspoons Salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon Citric acid (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
  • 0.75 cup Tomato paste (or 3 cans)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon Seven spice
  • 0.25 teaspoon Citric acid (optional)
  • 3 cubes Bouillon cubes
  • 2.5 quarts Water (10 cups)

Instructions 

  • Mix beef, rice, onions, tomatoes, oil, spices, salt, tomato paste, and citric acid. Chill or set aside.
  • Wash and prepare squash by removing stems and inner flesh with a corer.
  • Fill squash with mixture, then stack in a pot. Add tomato paste, spices, salt, bouillon, and water.
  • Bring to boil, then simmer covered for 60 minutes until broth thickens.
  • Cool slightly, then serve topped with tomato broth.

Notes

Ensure squash are not facing down during cooking for even filling.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Lebanese
Keyword: Stuffed Squash