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One Pot Pumpkin Beef Stew

One Pot Pumpkin Beef Stew

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  • Author: Billie
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Discover the hearty and flavorful One Pot Pumpkin Beef Stew recipe perfect for cozy nights in. Learn how to make this delicious fall-inspired dish with ease!


Ingredients

  • 3 lbs beef stew meat (1.36 kg)
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (60 g)
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil (30 ml)
  • 1 cup chopped celery (240 ml)
  • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and chopped into 1 1/2 inch pieces
  • 2 parsnips, peeled and chopped into 1/2 inch rounds
  • 1 cup chopped carrots (240 ml)
  • 4 cups beef broth (960 ml)
  • 5 oz can beef consomme (298 g)
  • 2 oz onion soup packet (57 g)
  • 87 oz brown gravy packet (25 g)
  • 15 oz canned pumpkin puree (425 g)


Instructions

  1. – Set your oven to 275°F to start warming up.
  2. – Put the beef stew pieces into a large resealable bag. Add in the flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Close the bag and shake it gently to coat the beef uniformly.
  3. – Warm the olive oil over medium-high heat in a 6-quart Dutch oven or a similar ovenproof pot. Place half of the beef into the pot, sear both sides, then take it out. Repeat with the remaining beef pieces.
  4. – Lower the heat to a gentle setting and toss in the sweet potatoes, parsnips, carrots, and celery. Let the vegetables cook for a couple of minutes.
  5. – As the vegetables are sautéing, mix together the beef broth, consomme, pumpkin puree, onion soup mix, and brown gravy.
  6. – Pour the liquid mixture over the vegetables and return the beef to the pot. Stir gently to combine everything.
  7. – Cover the Dutch oven and place it in the oven that you preheated. Let it bake for four hours.
  8. – Once done, take the pot out of the oven and serve the stew alongside mashed potatoes or rice.

Notes

  • For a thicker stew, consider creating a slurry with flour and water in the final hour of cooking.
  • Add mushrooms or peas to enhance variety and nutrition in the stew.
  • Adjust the seasoning to your liking by incorporating more salt, pepper, or herbs before serving.