• Cut the top off of the pumpkin--cutting an opening about 5-7 inches wide. 
• Clean out the seeds and insides of the pumpkin until the inner walls of the pumpkin are smooth. 
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Season the ground beef with salt and pepper. Brown it in a large skillet over medium heat. 
• Remove grease. Add onion, garlic, carrots, bell pepper and celery and saute for 2-3 minutes. 
• Pour mixture into a large bowl. Add cooked rice and toss to combine.

For the Sauce:

• Sdd the beef broth to the same skillet over medium heat. 
• Add onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper, parsley, paprika and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer.
• Whisk in the flour until smooth. Add the milk and cook, stirring, until thickened, 2-3 minutes. 
• Pour sauce over the rice/beef mixture and toss to combine. Season with crushed red pepper, to taste.
• Lightly salt and pepper the inside of the pumpkin. 
• Spoon mixture into the pumpkin and place the lid/stem back on top. 
• Place the pumpkin on a tinfoil lined baking sheet and place it on the lowest rack of your oven (or whatever rack will allow the pumpkin to fit in the center of the oven). 
• Bake for 45 min -65 minutes, depending on the size.
• When serving, don't forget to scoop the delicious cooked pumpkin from the sides of the pumpkin as you spoon the mixture out. Enjoy!