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.

Ingredients
For 8 servings
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Steps
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Step 1:
Cut the beef into 1-inch chunks.
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Step 2:
Dredge the beef in the flour until all sides are covered.
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Step 3:
Melt the butter in a large soup pot over medium-high heat.
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Step 4:
Working in small batches, brown the beef on all sides, removing each browned batch and setting it aside in a large bowl.
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Step 5:
Add the onion and garlic to the pot.
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Step 6:
Sauté the onion and garlic for 1 minute, scraping the bottom of the pot as you stir.
1 min -
Step 7:
Return the browned beef to the pot.
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Step 8:
Add the beef stock, pumpkin purée, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
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Step 9:
Stir well and bring to a boil.
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Step 10:
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
3 h -
Step 11:
Add the potatoes, carrots, and thyme sprigs to the pot and increase the heat to medium.
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Step 12:
Cook for an additional 30 minutes.
30 min -
Step 13:
Salt to taste and serve.








