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Autumn Stew

Name: Autumn Stew
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 9 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided; 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 medium carrots, thinly sliced; 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced; 4 cups water; 1 to 2 bay leaves; 1 to 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules; 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme; 3 cups cubed peeled pumpkin

3 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 2 hours

Makes

9 servings

Updated: Apr. 06, 2023

After our kids carve their Halloween pumpkins, I use the discarded pieces in this savory pumpkin stew. My family eagerly looks forward to it every year. —Christine Bauer, Durand, Wisconsin

Autumn Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
4 cups water
1 to 2 bay leaves
1 to 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
3 cups cubed peeled pumpkin

Directions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add meat, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a Dutch oven, brown meat in oil and butter. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the carrots, celery, water, bay leaves, bouillon, thyme and remaining pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 hours.

Stir in pumpkin. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until meat and pumpkin are tender. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 248 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 302mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein.