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This special stew is the meal our two kids look forward to each fall because we only get to enjoy it when the fresh pumpkins come out of the garden. The stew is cooked and served right in the pumpkin shell. A true taste of autumn, it also makes a pretty presentation at a potluck. —Donna Mosher, Augusta, Montana
Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 324 calories, 11 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 57 mg cholesterol, 1,070 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 23 g protein.
Originally published as Pumpkin Stew in Taste of Home October/November 1995, p37
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Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2012 by patrichard
This is a great stew recipe. But I found it taste just as good without the pumpkin.
Reviewed on Nov. 07, 2012 by AOswald03
I make this every year the Sunday before Halloween. I do not add green pepper but I do add a handful of spinach and some cumin and montreal steak seasoning to give it a kick.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2012 by TerriM1956
I have been making this for almost 20 years now, and my family can't wait for it. I get a bigger pumpkin (wider, not taller) more of everything and have my whole family over
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2012 by southern belle 1
I have made this recipe since finding it in the Taste Of Home Magazine several years ago. My family looks forward to this every fall. It makes a wonderful presentation, and the taste is worth the extra time and effort to make it.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2012 by manpabrown
I added some Montreal Seasoning to give it more flavor. Great Hit... my husband actually ate the leftovers (he hates leftovers)
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2012 by dflack628
I've made this recipe once or twice every fall for many years after finding it in a Taste of Home cookbook. My family loves it and it makes such a pretty presentation. I've shared this recipe with lots of friends over the years who love it as well.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2012 by badkitty
The stew was bland and the pumpkin started caving in while it was in the oven. Won't make this again. Green pepper in stew isn't good.
Reviewed on Nov. 06, 2011 by hawkdoc60
I made this few times and I absolutely love the pumpkin mixed in with the stew as you scrape it while serving. Excellent recipe for Halloween and Thanksgiving, or even on football Sunday.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2011 by Ponygirl1014
Been making this for Halloween for a couple of years and it is big hit. Just be really careful not to overcook the pumpkin. It is truly delicious.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2011 by dreicher
Awesome stew! Kids love it and request it every Halloween. I serve it in small pie pumpkins.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2011 by swatara
I make this stew every autumn, as a good-bye to summer meal.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2011 by jennywrenn
This recipe is awesome! I make it at least once a month in the fall when pumpkins are in season. Tastes really good if served in individual bread bowls.One thing I have found - try looking for a 10 1/2" to an 11" high pumpkin when shopping for this recipe. That will help to determine the size pumpkin you will need.Also, I found that this only serves approx. 5 (maybe 6) instead of 8-10.
This recipe is awesome! I make it at least once a month in the fall when pumpkins are in season. Tastes really good if served in individual bread bowls.
One thing I have found - try looking for a 10 1/2" to an 11" high pumpkin when shopping for this recipe. That will help to determine the size pumpkin you will need.
Also, I found that this only serves approx. 5 (maybe 6) instead of 8-10.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2011 by ShellaLee
I made this years ago for a Halloween dinner. It was great. I added grated tart apples and nutmeg. Have a hard time finding the right size pumpkin.
Reviewed on Aug. 03, 2011 by charjody
Love this recipe. Have made it a few times.
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