Stuffed Squash (Coosa Mihshee) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. rice, rinsed in cold water
1 1/2 lb. ground beef or lamb
1/2 to 3/4 c. tomato puree
salt and pepper, to taste
dash of cinnamon
dash of allspice
1 doz. small green coosa squash
1 large can tomato puree
2 to 3 c. water

Preparation

Core the squash and rinse with cold water.
Combine stuffing ingredients and mix well.
Stuff each squash, leaving approximately 3/4 inch opening unfilled to allow rice to expand.