Instant Pot Stuffed Pumpkin

Instant Pot Stuffed Pumpkin is a stunning and flavorful fall dish that combines the rustic appeal of a whole pumpkin with a savory, hearty filling. The pumpkin is hollowed out and stuffed with a delicious mixture of ingredients including rice, vegetables, herbs, nuts, and steak, creating a perfect blend of textures and flavors. Cooked quickly in the Instant Pot, the pumpkin becomes tender while the stuffing absorbs all the rich flavors. This dish is a beautiful centerpiece for any autumn gathering, offering a warm, comforting meal that celebrates the season’s bounty in both taste and presentation.

Instant Pot Stuffed Pumpkin

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Course Dinner, Entree

Servings 6 servings

Equipment

• Instant pot

Ingredients

  

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STEAK

• 1 pound steak strips
• 1 tsp pumpkin spice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 tbsp butter

RICE

• 2 cups long grain rice
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp pumpkin spice
• 1/4 tsp vegetable stock or water

PUMPKIN

• 1 3 pound pumpkin, make sure it can fit in your Instant Pot
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

NUTS & DRIED FRUIT

• 1/4 cup walnuts
• 1/4 cup cashews
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries

Instructions

 

PUMPKIN

• Prepare the pumpkin, wash it, then using a very sharp knife, carefully cut the cap out of the pumpkin. Clear away the seeds and the strings inside the pumpkin.
• To season the pumpkin, melt the butter, then add to it minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Brush that inside and outside the pumpkin.

STEAK

• Cut the steak into strips, and season with pumpkin spice. On the Instant Pot, press on SAUTE and set for 10 minutes. Melt a piece of butter, and cook the steak strips until they're brown. Set the steak aside, and leave the juices in the pot. You might want to deglaze the pot at this point, just add 1/4 cup of vegetable stock or water and deglaze.

RICE

• Add rinsed and pre-soaked rice to the Instant Pot, top with water until it covers the rice by 1 inch. Add a piece of butter, and 1 cinnamon stick. Cover the Instant Pot with the lid, set the vent on sealing position and press on MANUAL or HIGH PRESSURE, and set for 4 minutes.
• Allow the Instant Pot come to pressure, then let it do a natural release for 10 minutes. When that’s done, quickly release the steam that is left, and carefully open the lid. Fluff the rice with a fork, and take it out and set aside.

STUFF PUMPKIN AND COOK

• Wash the Pot, and put it back in the Instant Pot with the trivet. Add 1 cup of water to the bottom of the pot.
• Stuff the pumpkin with rice, followed by the steak. Put the pumpkin cap back on, then put the pumpkin in the Instant Pot and cover the Instant Pot with the lid.
• Make sure that the vent is on sealing position, press on MANUAL or HIGH PRESSURE and set at 7 minutes. Allow the Instant Pot to come to pressure, and cook. When it’s done, quickly release the steam and carefully open the lid. Allow it to cool down for a couple of minutes, then using the trivet handles take the pumpkin out.
• If you're finding it difficult to take out of the Instant Pot, just use a medium-sized plate to hold the pumpkin and discard the water. Then using the same method, turn the pumpkin over the plate, and put it on a serving plate. Add the toasted nuts and cranberries to the pumpkin.
• Cut the pumpkin into wedges or half-moons, and serve with rice, steak, and nuts. Garnish with chopped parsley leaves.

Keyword Instant Pot, Instant Pot Stuffed Pumpkin

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