Pumpkin Harvest Beef Stew (Print Version)

Savory beef, carrots, potatoes unite with pumpkin spice for warming autumn comfort.

# Ingredient List:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1.5 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
02 - 2 cups peeled and diced carrots
03 - 2 cups peeled and diced potatoes
04 - 1 large onion, diced
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Seasonings

06 - 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice blend
07 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
08 - 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Liquids

09 - 3 cups beef broth
10 - 1 cup canned pumpkin puree

→ Optional Garnishes

11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# Steps:

01 - Dice carrots, potatoes, and onion; mince garlic. Cut beef chuck into uniform cubes.
02 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sear beef cubes on all sides until brown. Transfer to slow cooker.
03 - Add carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic to slow cooker with beef. Stir in pumpkin puree, beef broth, pumpkin pie spice blend, salt, and black pepper until evenly mixed.
04 - Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours or on high heat for 4 hours, until beef is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle stew into serving bowls and garnish with chopped parsley.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • Comforting one-pot meal with protein and vegetables
  • Draws on pantry staples and inexpensive cuts of beef
  • Slow cooker friendly means hands-off cooking with rich flavor
  • Doubles easily for batch cooking or freezing
02 -
  • Hearty and filling for family or crowd
  • Loaded with autumn antioxidants from pumpkin and carrots
  • Adaptable for stovetop or slow cooker
03 -
  • Sear meat in small batches do not crowd the pan or you will lose all the caramelization and flavor
  • Do not skip frying the tomato paste it changes the whole background flavor
  • Always taste for salt at the end because the broth and vegetables will mellow as they cook
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