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Pumpkin Stew

By: Christine Bauer  
"After our kids carve their Halloween pumpkins, I use the discarded pieces in this savory stew. My family eagerly looks forward to it every year."

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
2 Hrs
Ready In:
2 Hrs 10 Min

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
  • 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3 cups peeled, cubed pumpkin

Directions

  1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add meat, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a Dutch oven, brown meat in oil and butter. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the carrots, celery, water, bay leaves, bouillon, thyme and remaining pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 hours.
  2. Stir in pumpkin. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until meat and pumpkin are tender. Discard bay leaves.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2007 by Kasey31 
It was fun to use cubes of real pumpkin in a stew. I added a little more water. The stew was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2007 by binaknits 
I did potatoes instead of celery, bison stew meat instead of beef, and Penzey's Bay Seasoning... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2009 by Basg 
I adapted this for a crock pot. I browned the meat and then added onion and garlic. I then... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2008 by BetsyM. 
This was delicious. It's even better on the second day after all the flavors have mixed with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2008 by Moon 
This was the perfect way to use my pumpkin meat from my carved pumpkin. I changed a few... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2009 by Kerri 
I followed the directions exactly with the exception of adding one can of corn during the... MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2009 by SONYAWOOD 
I loved the stew. I added 1/2 cup of wine to the stew. I also used beef broth instead of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2009 by MissM 
This was very tasty. I also added some sweet potato with the carrots and celery. By the time I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2009 by jazziekitty 
Delicious, perfect for fall. I doubled the amount of pumpkin and added extra liquid. A keeper! MORE

 
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