AUTUMN STEW

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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 More Pumpkin Stew Recipes »

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h10m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 248 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 302mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

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