PUMPKIN HARVEST BEEF STEW

Pumpkin Harvest Beef Stew image

By the time the stew is done simmering and a batch of bread finishes baking, the house smells absolutely wonderful. -Marcia O'Neil, Cedar Crest, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 6h55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 beef top round steak (1-1/2 pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes
1-1/2 cups cubed peeled pie pumpkin or sweet potatoes
3 small red potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup cubed acorn squash
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium beef broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 bay leaves
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium beef bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches; remove with a slotted spoon to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the pumpkin, potatoes, squash and onion. Stir in the broth, tomatoes and seasonings. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender., Remove bay leaves. In a small bowl, mix water and flour until smooth; gradually stir into stew. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until liquid is thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 479mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges