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Beef Pumpkin Stew

A hearty beef stew simmered with pumpkin purée, potatoes, carrots, thyme, and savory Worcestershire sauce.

  • 4 hr 5 min
  • 700 kcal
  • Stew

Mellowpan tip: Makes 8 servings. Plan the extras as tomorrow’s lunch.

Beef Pumpkin Stew

Ingredients

For 8 servings

Steps

  1. Step 1:

    Cut the beef into 1-inch chunks.

  2. Step 2:

    Dredge the beef in the flour until all sides are covered.

  3. Step 3:

    Melt the butter in a large soup pot over medium-high heat.

  4. Step 4:

    Working in small batches, brown the beef on all sides, removing each browned batch and setting it aside in a large bowl.

  5. Step 5:

    Add the onion and garlic to the pot.

  6. Step 6:

    Sauté the onion and garlic for 1 minute, scraping the bottom of the pot as you stir.

    1 min
  7. Step 7:

    Return the browned beef to the pot.

  8. Step 8:

    Add the beef stock, pumpkin purée, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.

  9. Step 9:

    Stir well and bring to a boil.

  10. Step 10:

    Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.

    3 h
  11. Step 11:

    Add the potatoes, carrots, and thyme sprigs to the pot and increase the heat to medium.

  12. Step 12:

    Cook for an additional 30 minutes.

    30 min
  13. Step 13:

    Salt to taste and serve.

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