Pumpkin Stew

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Dec 16, 2003

This is a neat recipe! The recipe doesn't give enough instructions though for non-experienced cooks, so here you go . . . cover the stew while it's being cooked on the stove, otherwise the liquid will cook off. Also, place the pumpkin top back on the pumpkin after it's filled, make sure the pumpkin stem is wet, and then cover the stem with tin foil.

—HOLLIE2

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Sep 26, 2006

We thought that this had a very pretty presentation. The idea is wonderful. The stew....not so great. It lacked in flavor and seasonings. May try this again another time, but first time was not a hit.

—Michelle Bovenkamp

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Sep 04, 2003

This was fabulous! I doubled the recipe for a party and used an 11 lb. French cooking pumpkin. I made the stew Friday night and baked it Saturday. It came out wonderful and the leftovers just got better and beter. Served with a crusty french bread to complete! Thanks for this great recipe - I will make it again.

—PEGZHERE

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Nov 01, 2005

this was great! stew tasted yummy and it looked awesome:) i didn't quite fill the pumpkin to the top with the stew, when i took it out of the oven it was full - must be it filled the rest of the way with the pumpkin juice. very good recipe! thank you!

—ENRGRM

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Nov 05, 2003

Being cajun, I couldn't resist changing the recipe just a bit. I added 1/2 more pound of beef, 12 oz. of "Texas Pete Seafood Cocktail Sauce, and more salt than the recipe calls for. I also boiled the potatoes and carrots for 30 min. before following the recipe(I actually could have cooked them longer). I also didn't serve in the pumpkin but scooped everything into a large bowl. the pumpkin was delicious and the stew was better than that.

—Dan

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Dec 16, 2003

I made this last fall... several times!! It is soooooooo yummy. It makes an amazing presentation. And is full of Fiber!! I did add a handful of mushrooms just because I love mushrooms. Oh how I wish there were pumpkins right now!

—JENNANGEL

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Oct 20, 2006

Spare the poor pumkin! Added so many things to this stew to try and give it some flavor that it no longer had any relationship to this recipe. Cooked the pumpkin exactly as directed. The bottom split open and some of the stew leaked out preventing any thought of moving the ensemble to an attractive serving dish. The pumpkin looked pretty however. Will try again cooking the pumpkin empty for a shorter time and than filling it with something else - possibly pumpkin soup or mashed sweet potatoes. Or maybe I'll forget it all together!

—Dede Ranahan

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Nov 26, 2011

I had a 5 person Thanksgiving party this year and decided t try this recipe. Made stew in 5 small individual pumpkins and they were a HUGE HIT. I was nervous about how everything would turn out but I followed other's suggestions and it was such a success. A few notes.. 1.) Instead of 1 large 10-12 lbs pumpkin I used 5 small organic sugar pumpkins. Extends prep time but the presentation is amazing and your guests will be amazed! Rubbed pumpkin pie spice on inside of hallowed out pumpkin before pouring stew and baking. 2.) Additional ingredients: Sliced celery (adds flavor!), corn, cut green beans, & portabella mushroom. Very hearty. 3.) Reduced salt by 1/2 4.) Wet stems & cover with foil when bakiing. DO NOT overbake. I baked for only 1 hour 15 min. 5.) Sprinkled freshly grated Parmesean Reggiano and toasted spiced pumpkin seeds (collected from the pumpkins)on top of each stew right before serving. Comfort food, folks! Wonderful.

—Miss Susan O

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Nutrition

Calories
592 kcal
30%

Carbohydrates
61.9 g
20%

Cholesterol
76 mg
25%

Fat
27.9 g
43%

Fiber
7.3 g
29%

Protein
29.4 g
59%

Sodium
1084 mg
43%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Pumpkin Stew

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 592
** Calories from Fat: 251

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 27.9g 43 %
** Saturated Fat 10g 50 %
** Cholesterol 76mg 25 %
** Sodium 1084mg 43 %
** Potassium 2728mg 76 %
** Total Carbohydrates 61.9g 20 %
** Dietary Fiber 7.3g 29 %
** Protein 29.4g 59 %
** Sugars 11.3g
** Vitamin A 775 %
** Vitamin C 154 %
** Calcium 19 %
** Iron 76 %
** Thiamin 53 %
** Niacin 110 %
** Vitamin B6 81 %
** Magnesium 44 %
** Folate 65 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.