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Pumpkin Harvest Beef Stew

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Pumpkin Harvest Beef Stew is a comforting, autumn-inspired dish featuring tender beef, hearty vegetables, and a rich broth subtly sweetened and thickened with pumpkin puree. It’s the perfect cozy one-pot meal for cool-weather evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into chunks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Season beef with salt and pepper. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and brown beef in batches. Set aside.
  2. In the same pot, sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery for 5–6 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in tomato paste, then add the browned beef back to the pot.
  4. Pour in beef broth, pumpkin puree, thyme, cinnamon, and Worcestershire sauce (if using). Stir well to combine.
  5. Add potatoes, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender and flavors meld.
  6. Adjust seasoning to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm with crusty bread.

Notes

  • Pumpkin adds a subtle sweetness and velvety texture to the stew—don’t worry, it won’t taste like pie.
  • This stew can be made in a slow cooker—cook on low for 6–8 hours.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day after the flavors develop.

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