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Beef Stew with Pumpkin 

This hearty beef stew cooks low and slow on the stove with pumpkin (or butternut/acorn squash) added when the beef is tender. Serve with crusty bread to soak up every last drop!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 600 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onion (from 1 large)
  • 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 2 pounds beef chuck (cut in 1 inch cubes)
  • kosher salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1/4 cup red wine
  • 1 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 cups cubed pumpkin, (acorn or butternut squash, peeled and cut in 1-inch cubes)

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, saute the onion in oil on medium heat until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, and cook 1 minute, until fragrant.
  2. Add meat and 1 teaspoon salt, brown 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomato paste, cook 1 minute.
  3. Add remaining ingredients except pumpkin, cover and cook on low heat until the meat is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
  4. Add the pumpkin (or squash) and cook and additional 30 to 35 minutes, until pumpkin is tender.
  5. Taste for salt and adjust as needed, discard bay leaves and serve.

Notes

  • Makes about 7 cups.
  • Makes about 7 cups.
  • If you’d like your beef stew without wine, swap it for more beef broth.
  • Use acorn squash or butternut squash if you can’t find pumpkin.
  • To save on prep time, buy pre-cut butternut squash.
  • To make in a slow cooker, brown the meat and onions first, then cook 8 hours on low heat with 1/4 cup less broth.
  • To make in the Instant Pot, brown the meat and onions first then cook on high pressure for 35 minutes with 1/4 cup less broth.

Nutrition Information

Serving 13/4 cups Calories 600kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 46g (92%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 15.5g (78%) Cholesterol 154mg (51%) Sodium 447.5mg (19%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 600

% Daily Value*

Serving 13/4 cups
Calories 600kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 46g 92%
Fat 39g 60%
Saturated Fat 15.5g 78%
Cholesterol 154mg 51%
Sodium 447.5mg 19%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 7g 14%

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