PERSIAN-STYLE PUMPKIN STEW

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Are you looking for a new taste of a pumpkin dish? Here it is! This is a Persian sweet and sour stew that my grandma used to cook with fried beef patties instead of beef stew pieces; that one was wonderful too. This stew is served with cooked rice.

Provided by Soheila

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 1h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
½ pumpkin - peeled, seeded, and cut into 2-inch cubes
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
2 cups water
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
12 pitted prunes
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅓ teaspoon saffron

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in skillet over medium high heat. Add pumpkin and saute until light golden brown, about 5 minutes
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a stock pot over medium high heat. Add onions and garlic and saute over medium-high heat until golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in tumeric. Add beef and saute until brown, about 5 minutes. Add water, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until beef is slightly tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir pumkin, prunes, vinegar, sugar, salt, and cinnamon to stock pot and simmer until beef and pumpkin are tender, about 45 minutes. Garnish with saffron.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.9 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 62.5 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 1214.6 mg, Sugar 20.5 g

Kayiwa Isaac
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I'm not a big fan of pumpkin, but I loved this stew. The flavors were amazing and the pumpkin was perfectly cooked.


JF P
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This stew is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the spices warm you up from the inside out.


chali alich
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of pumpkin and squash, and it's always delicious. I also like to add different vegetables, such as carrots, celery, and potatoes.


Umair khan Umair khan
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The pumpkin is so flavorful and the spices are perfectly balanced.


Drake Furrh
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my stew turned out bland. I think I might have used the wrong type of pumpkin.


Faizan king king
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This stew was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best pumpkin stew he's ever had.


Mis Anika
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's made with just a few ingredients, but the flavors are amazing. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


sadaat zaib
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This stew was delicious! The pumpkin was sweet and tender, and the spices were perfectly balanced. I served it with rice and it was the perfect meal for a cold night.


Tiger Afaq
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The pumpkin and chickpeas were a great combination, and the spices gave it a really unique flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Ajay Lopchan
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I made this stew in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. The meat was fall-apart tender and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Senate Mohasi
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This stew was a hit with my family! Even my picky kids loved it. The pumpkin was so flavorful and the spices were perfectly balanced.


Fathimath Adam
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I love how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems. The instructions were clear and concise, and the ingredients were easy to find.


Savina
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This Persian-style pumpkin stew was an absolute delight! The flavors were incredibly rich and complex, and the pumpkin was perfectly tender. I served it over basmati rice, and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.