Description
Hearty beef pumpkin stew brings comforting flavors from rustic French countryside cooking. Robust meat and sweet pumpkin blend beautifully, offering you a warm, satisfying meal perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds beef stew meat
- 2 pounds pumpkin
- 2 large onions
- 4 medium carrots
- 2 medium potatoes
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
Liquids and Cooking Agents:
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat and deeply caramelize beef chunks until rich golden-brown, creating a flavorful exterior.
- In the same pot, gently sauté diced onions and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate tomato paste and stir continuously, allowing it to develop a deeper, concentrated flavor for about 2 minutes.
- Reintroduce browned beef to the pot, then pour in broth and sprinkle selected spices, raising temperature until mixture reaches a robust boil.
- Carefully fold in cubed pumpkin, sliced carrots, and quartered potatoes, ensuring even distribution throughout the liquid.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and allow stew to gently simmer for 45-50 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and promote even cooking.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper, balancing the robust flavors of the hearty stew.
- Ladle the steaming stew into warm serving bowls, ensuring each portion contains a generous mix of tender meat and vegetables.
Notes
- Ensure beef is patted dry before browning to achieve a golden, caramelized exterior that locks in deep flavor.
- Consider using chuck roast or stew meat for maximum tenderness and rich marbling that melts during slow cooking.
- Swap regular potatoes with sweet potatoes for a lower glycemic index and added nutritional boost, perfect for diabetic-friendly variations.
- Cut vegetables into uniform sizes to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture throughout the stew.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg