Embark on a culinary journey with our tantalizing pumpkin stew cooked inside an actual pumpkin. This dish is a symphony of flavors and textures, where the sweetness of the pumpkin harmonizes perfectly with the savory stew filling. Dive into our collection of three delectable recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From a traditional pumpkin stew brimming with fall flavors to a hearty vegetarian version and a spicy Thai-inspired rendition, we have something to satisfy every palate. Get ready to savor the flavors of autumn with our pumpkin stew extravaganza!
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
PUMPKIN STEW
This special stew is the meal our two kids look forward to each fall because we only get to enjoy it when the fresh pumpkins come out of the garden. The stew is cooked and served right in the pumpkin shell. A true taste of autumn, it also makes a pretty presentation at a potluck. -Donna Mosher, Augusta, Montana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h30m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, brown meat in 2 tablespoons oil. Add water, potatoes, carrots, green pepper, garlic, onion, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 2 hours. Stir in bouillon and tomatoes. Wash pumpkin; cut a 6 to 8 in. circle around top stem. Remove top and set aside; discard seeds and loosen fibers from inside. , Place pumpkin in a shallow sturdy baking pan. Spoon stew into pumpkin and replace top. Brush outside of pumpkin with remaining oil. Bake at 325° for 2 hours or just until the pumpkin is tender (do not overbake). Serve stew from pumpkin, scooping out a little pumpkin with each serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 1070mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
HOMEMADE PUMPKIN STEW
An easy Fall stew recipe, a delicious Pumpkin Stew with Sausages will be sure to warm you up this cool fall and winter season.
Provided by Rosemary Molloy
Categories Main Dish
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large heavy pot add the olive oil, chopped shallot and sliced sausages cook on medium heat, stirring often until browned, about 3 minutes.
- Add the garlic, potatoes, carrots, pumpkin, vegetable stock, oregano, hot pepper flakes or pepper if using and rosemary/thyme bag. Stir to combine.
- Cover and bring to a boil, then remove cover and continue cooking on a slow boil for approximately 15 minutes, add the mushrooms. Continue to cook until veggies are tender. Taste for salt. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 565 kcal, Carbohydrate 26.14 g, Protein 20.34 g, Fat 42.85 g, SaturatedFat 13.85 g, Cholesterol 86.18 mg, Sodium 1564.06 mg, Fiber 4.25 g, Sugar 5.67 g, ServingSize 1 serving
PUMPKIN STEW
This is a marvelous autumn potluck dinner. Everyone will be very impressed with this thick beef stew made and served in a pumpkin shell! Use a 10- to-12 pound pumpkin; be sure not to overbake!
Provided by Cathryn Gross
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef
Time 4h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Place beef in the saucepan and cook until evenly brown. Mix in the water, potatoes, carrots, green bell pepper, garlic, onion, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer approximately 2 hours.
- Dissolve the bouillon into the beef mixture. Stir in the tomatoes.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Cut top off the pumpkin and remove seeds and pulp. Place the pumpkin in a heavy baking pan. Fill the pumpkin with the beef mixture. Brush outside of the pumpkin with remaining oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven 2 hours, or until tender. Serve the stew from the pumpkin, scraping out some of the pumpkin meat with each serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 592.3 calories, Carbohydrate 61.9 g, Cholesterol 76.2 mg, Fat 27.9 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 1084.8 mg, Sugar 11.3 g
PUMPKIN VEGETABLE STEW
I created this stew as a way to use pumpkin for more than just breads and pies. It's a meal by itself, but also serves as a side dish for meat and potatoes. It's great during the fall, and is as colorful as the season. My family loves it.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine all the ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PUMPKIN STEW (COOKED IN THE PUMPKIN)
This smells so wonderful while it is cooking and makes a great presentation dish. Good comfort food for cold nights and kids think it's COOL!
Provided by southern chef in lo
Categories Stew
Time 3h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Carve a hole in the top of the pumpkin; remove seeds and stringy inside, then set the pumpkin aside.
- Brown the meat in a Dutch oven, then add all the cut up vegetables, salt, pepper, and water. Let simmer 1 hour.
- Place pumpkin in shallow baking pan. Fill with the stew mixture. Brush the sides of the pumpkin with oil and cook on 350°F for 2 hours or until the pumpkin is tender. Serve.
- Be sure to get chunks of pumpkin in your stew as you serve it--this enhances the flavor.
HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN STEW
I am not sure where this recipe originated, but it has been a Halloween tradition in my husband's family for at least 20 years. It is a dinner we look forward to all year. Served with cornbread or sourdough rolls. Yum!
Provided by Melissa
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews
Time 1h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with heavy duty aluminum foil.
- Wash the pumpkin and cut off the top at an angle to form a lid that won't fall through. Clean out and discard seeds and string.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, oregano, salt, and pepper in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion, celery, and bell pepper; cook 3 minutes. Add mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, water, corn, mushrooms, and instant rice. Stir well.
- Pour mixture from the skillet into the pumpkin and replace lid.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour. When serving, scrape the insides of the pumpkin to get some of the soft flesh in each bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 751 calories, Carbohydrate 64.6 g, Cholesterol 136.2 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 57.2 g, SaturatedFat 18.4 g, Sodium 1795.4 mg, Sugar 14.8 g
Tips:
- Choose a pumpkin that is large enough to hold all of the stew ingredients. A pumpkin that is about 10-12 pounds is a good size.
- Cut the pumpkin in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and pulp. Be careful not to cut through the skin of the pumpkin.
- Place the pumpkin halves in a large roasting pan and add water to the bottom of the pan. This will help to prevent the pumpkin from burning.
- Roast the pumpkin halves in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour, or until the pumpkin is tender.
- While the pumpkin is roasting, prepare the stew filling. This can be done by sautéing vegetables, adding meat or beans, and then simmering the mixture in a broth.
- Once the pumpkin is roasted, let it cool slightly. Then, carefully scoop out the flesh of the pumpkin, leaving a 1-inch thick shell.
- Fill the pumpkin shells with the stew filling and bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes, or until the stew is heated through.
Conclusion:
Pumpkin stew cooked in the pumpkin is a delicious and festive dish that is perfect for fall. It is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin and it is also a healthy and nutritious meal. With a little planning and effort, you can make this dish at home and enjoy it with your family and friends.
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