BEEF STEW IN A PUMPKIN
I only made this once last year, but you should have heard the ooohs and ahhs when I brought it to the table.
Provided by Mirj2338
Categories Stew
Time 2h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Scrub pumpkin well.
- Heat 3 tablespoons oil in 5 quart casserole over medium heat.
- Add beef in batches to brown on all sides.
- Warm brandy, ignite and pour over beef.
- Transfer meat to platter and set aside.
- In same casserole pot, combine oil, onion, green pepper and garlic, cooking over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add stock and madeira and bring to boil.
- Scrape sides and return meat and juices to pot.
- Stir in tomatoes, salt, oregano, pepper, bay leaf, and cloves.
- Cover, reduce heat to low and cook 15 minutes.
- Add potatoes and cook 15 minutes more.
- Stir in zucchini and cook 10 minutes more.
- Add corn, apricots and prunes and cook another 5 minutes.
- Keep stew warm on low heat while preparing pumpkin.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cut pumpkin about 3 or 4 inches from top to form a lid and do not remove stem!
- Scrape out seeds and string fibers from lid and base.
- Brush melted margarine inside pumpkin and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
- Replace lid and bake pumpkin in roasting pan about 40 minutes.
- Pour juices from pumpkin into stew and stir well.
- Place stew into pumpkin and bake about 15 minutes longer.
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S R S A N D H U G
[email protected]I've made this beef stew several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe for a crowd and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The stew is always flavorful and the pumpkin adds a unique twist that everyone loves.
Md Moner Hossen
[email protected]This was my first time making beef stew and I'm so glad I chose this recipe. It was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The stew was rich, flavorful, and incredibly comforting. I can't wait to make it again!
Rhianna Brown
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's easy to follow and the results are always delicious. The beef stew is always tender and flavorful, and the pumpkin adds a unique twist that makes it extra special. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves beef stew.
Lady Michelle Johnson
[email protected]This beef stew was amazing! The pumpkin added a unique and delicious flavor that I've never experienced before. The meat was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again and again!
belal hasan
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about using pumpkin in a beef stew, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The pumpkin added a subtle sweetness and richness that really complemented the beef and vegetables. It was a delicious and unique dish that I will definite
King Patokah
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The beef stew was so tender and flavorful, and the pumpkin added a delicious sweetness. I served it with mashed potatoes and it was the perfect comfort food meal. I will definitely be making this again.
FRANCIS CHOMBA
[email protected]I've made this beef stew several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe for a crowd and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The stew is always flavorful and the pumpkin adds a unique twist that everyone loves.
KM MIRAJ
[email protected]This was my first time making beef stew and I'm so glad I chose this recipe. It was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The stew was rich, flavorful, and incredibly comforting. I can't wait to make it again!
Bradley Hutchings
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's easy to follow and the results are always delicious. The beef stew is always tender and flavorful, and the pumpkin adds a unique twist that makes it extra special. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves beef stew.
Agnes Rashid
[email protected]This beef stew was amazing! The pumpkin added a unique and delicious flavor that I've never experienced before. The meat was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again and again!
Marwa Gaafer
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about using pumpkin in a beef stew, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The pumpkin added a subtle sweetness and richness that really complemented the beef and vegetables. It was a delicious and unique dish that I will definite
Sarukh Md
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The beef stew was so tender and flavorful, and the pumpkin added a delicious sweetness. I served it with mashed potatoes and it was the perfect comfort food meal. I will definitely be making this again.
Abdul basit Abdul basit
[email protected]I've made this beef stew several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe for a crowd and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The stew is always flavorful and the pumpkin adds a unique twist that everyone loves.
Midge Gwoah
[email protected]This beef stew is perfect for a cold winter night. It's hearty, comforting, and absolutely delicious. The pumpkin adds a touch of sweetness that makes it extra special. I highly recommend this recipe!
Angie Jones
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. I was able to easily adapt it to my own tastes by adding more vegetables and using a different type of beer. It turned out perfectly and my family loved it!
Fifi Magwana
[email protected]This was my first time making beef stew, and I'm so glad I chose this recipe. It was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The stew was rich, flavorful, and incredibly comforting. I can't wait to make it again!
Sasha Brady
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was totally worth the effort. The stew was so flavorful and hearty, and the pumpkin made it extra special. I'm already planning to make it again next week!
Sheila Evans
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin, but this recipe changed my mind. The pumpkin added a subtle sweetness to the stew that balanced out the savory flavors of the beef and vegetables. It was a truly unique and memorable dish.
SERIN KHATUN
[email protected]Wow, this beef stew was absolutely delicious! The pumpkin added a unique and flavorful twist that I've never experienced before. The meat was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again!