Pumpkin Beef Stew
Pumpkin Beef Stew is a heartwarming dish that combines tender beef with the sweet, creamy goodness of pumpkin. This cozy stew is perfect for chilly evenings, offering a delightful blend of spices and textures that will leave your taste buds singing. Ideal for family gatherings or a comforting weeknight meal, this recipe is simple to prepare and sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned)
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches for about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Add carrots, celery, thyme, and paprika; cook for another 3 minutes.
- Stir in pumpkin puree and beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a boil.
- Return the beef to the pot, reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for about 1.5 hours until beef is tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, serve with crusty bread to soak up the savory juices. Feel free to substitute pumpkin with butternut squash or experiment with herbs like rosemary.