BEEF STEW IN A PUMPKIN

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Taste of Home. Beautiful presentation. Excellent for fall celebrations. I usually add bay leaf and dried thyme or marjoram to the stew. You can add whatever spices/herbs you prefer.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Stew

Time 5h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 cup water
3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
1 large green pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (10 lb) pumpkin

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, brown meat in 2 tablespoons oil.
  • Add water, potatoes, carrots, green peppers, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper.
  • Cover and simmer for 2 hours.
  • Stir in bouillon and tomatoes.
  • Wash pumpkin; cut a 6 to 8 inch circle around top stem.
  • Remove top and set aside; discard seeds and loose fibers from inside.
  • Place pumpkin in a shallow sturdy baking pan.
  • Spoon stew into pumpkin and replace the top.
  • Brush outside of pumpkin with remaining oil.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 2 hours or just until the pumpkin is tender (do not overbake).
  • Serve stew from pumpkin, scooping out a little pumpkin with each serving.

wonderhoy
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This stew is easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover beef or pumpkin.


Areeb Boss
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This stew is a great way to get your kids to eat pumpkin.


FaizakhanG FaizakhanG
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This stew is perfect for a fall dinner party.


Nelson Waithira
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This stew is a great way to warm up on a cold day.


Chloe Smith
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I love the unique flavor of this stew.


Zoey Crocker
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This stew is a delicious and creative way to use pumpkin.


Arfin Sahin
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This stew is easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover beef or pumpkin.


Maryam Noman
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I've made this stew several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve at a potluck or party.


Dalton Bush
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This stew is a great way to get your kids to eat pumpkin. My kids loved the sweet flavor and they didn't even realize they were eating pumpkin.


Chia
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I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin, but I really enjoyed this stew. The pumpkin flavor was subtle and it didn't overpower the other ingredients.


Tanim Hasan
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This stew is perfect for a cold fall or winter day. The pumpkin adds a warm and comforting flavor.


Asad Khan Zada
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I made this stew for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the pumpkin added a beautiful presentation.


Adam Romo
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This recipe is a keeper! The beef stew was so tender and flavorful, and the pumpkin added a delicious sweetness and creaminess.


Trinity Sunday
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I've never had beef stew in a pumpkin before, but it was surprisingly delicious! The pumpkin gave the stew a really rich and flavorful broth.


Matthew Hood
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This was a great way to use up leftover pumpkin. The stew was hearty and flavorful, and the pumpkin added a nice sweetness.


M Akram Malik
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This is one of the most creative and delicious beef stew recipes I've ever tried. The pumpkin adds a unique flavor that really makes the dish.


Happito Okuma
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I was skeptical at first, but this stew turned out amazing! The pumpkin gave it a really rich and creamy texture.


Kali rate
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This was a fun and unique way to cook beef stew! The pumpkin added a delicious sweetness and depth of flavor to the dish.


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