Infatica Koosa (Koosa Stew) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 to 5 large Koosa or summer-type squash (diced whole)
2 green peppers, cored and diced
1 large onion, diced
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 can tomato paste
water
salt, pepper, cinnamon and dried mint to taste

Preparation

Dice vegetables.
Brown meat and onions in a Dutch oven.
Add peppers and Koosa and stir.
Add tomato paste, spices to taste, and enough water to cover.
Let mixture come to a boil, then simmer and cover until vegetables are tender (approximately 45 minutes). Serve over rice if preferred.