Best 7 Stuffed Pumpkin Stew Recipes

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Craving a hearty and flavorful dish that embodies the essence of fall? Look no further than stuffed pumpkin stew, a culinary masterpiece that combines the best of both worlds - the sweet, tender flesh of pumpkin and a savory, aromatic stew. This dish tantalizes the taste buds with its medley of textures and vibrant flavors, making it a perfect centerpiece for any gathering.

Our collection of stuffed pumpkin stew recipes offers a delightful array of variations, each with its own unique twist. From classic to contemporary, vegetarian to meat-based, there's a recipe to suit every palate and preference. Embark on a culinary journey as you explore these delectable creations, each promising an explosion of flavors and aromas that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PUMPKIN STEW



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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

2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 cup water
3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
4 medium carrots, sliced
1 large green pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 pumpkin (10 to 12 pounds)

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.

STUFFED PUMPKIN STEW



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Each vegetable is perfectly cooked and colorful, and the chicken takes on a wonderful flavor after it is warmed inside the steaming-hot pumpkin. Each portion of this dinner recipe is served with a big slice of the roasted pumpkin.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Thighs

Number Of Ingredients 20

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
10 brussels sprouts, trimmed
6 ounces green beans, trimmed
4 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed
1 cheese pumpkin (about 10 pounds), seeded, top reserved
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
10 chicken thighs and legs, skin-on
1 cup homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 medium crisp baking apples (any type), cored and quartered
1 jar (7 ounces) vacuum-packed whole peeled chestnuts
12 ounces baby white potatoes, quartered
2 leeks, halved, light-green and white parts only, rinsed well and cut diagonally into 1 1/2-inch-thick slices
5 carrots, cut diagonally into 1-inch-thick slices
2 turnips, cut into eighths
4 parsnips, cut diagonally into 1-inch-thick slices
1/2 medium butternut squash, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 celery root, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons thinly sliced garlic
1/2 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Prepare an ice-water bath. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add brussels sprouts, and cook until bright green and crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to ice-water bath. Repeat with green beans and snap peas. Drain.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Rub inside of pumpkin and cut side of its top with 3 tablespoons oil. Place pumpkin and top on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and roast until they are tender but still holding shape, about 1 hour.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken generously with salt and pepper. Working in batches, cook chicken until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove excess fat from skillet. Repeat with remaining chicken, adding 1 tablespoon oil to skillet with each batch. Place chicken on a baking sheet. Add stock to skillet, and bring to a boil, scraping bottom. Pour stock into a small bowl.
  • Roast chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 40 minutes. Reserve pan juices.
  • Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add apples, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in chestnuts, and remove from heat.
  • Combine potatoes, leeks, carrots, turnips, parsnips, squash, and celery root in a large bowl. Toss with remaining 1/2 cup oil, and season with salt and pepper. Spread vegetables in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet, and roast until golden and tender, about 40 minutes. Add brussels sprouts, green beans, snap peas, apple mixture, and the garlic, and toss. Roast until garlic is golden brown and vegetables are heated through, about 10 minutes.
  • Combine chicken, vegetables, parsley, stock, and 2 tablespoons reserved pan juices in a large bowl. Place mixture in pumpkin, and roast until heated through, about 15 minutes. Slice pumpkin into wedges. Serve each pumpkin wedge with some stew.

PUMPKIN STUFFED WITH EVERYTHING GOOD



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The name says it all: this pumpkin is filled with the savory goodness of bacon, cheese, and bread; it makes a hearty main course or side dish. The recipe comes from "Around My French Table," by Dorie Greenspan.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (3-pound) pumpkin
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 pound stale bread, thinly sliced and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 pound Gruyere, Emmenthal, or cheddar cheese (or a mix of all three), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 to 3 cloves garlic, split, germ removed, and coarsely chopped
4 slices bacon, cooked until crisp, drained, and chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives or sliced scallions
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
1/2 cup heavy cream
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees with a rack set in the center of the oven. Line a baking sheet with a nonstick baking mat or use a Dutch oven that is slightly larger in diameter than your pumpkin (in which case, you will need to serve your pumpkin from the Dutch oven, as it may stick, but it will keep its shape better this way).
  • Using a sharp, sturdy knife, cut off top of pumpkin, working around the top with the knife inserted at a 45-degree angle to cut off enough to make it easy to work inside the pumpkin; reserve top. Remove seeds and strings from cap and pumpkin. Season inside of pumpkin generously with salt and pepper. Place on prepared baking sheet or in Dutch oven; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, toss together bread, cheese, garlic, bacon, chives, and thyme until well combined. Pack into pumpkin; it should be well filled but not overstuffed. You may need to add some bread and cheese or some of the filling may not be necessary to use. In a small bowl, stir cream and nutmeg to combine. Pour over filling; filling should be moist but not swimming in cream -- you may need to use more or less accordingly.
  • Place top on pumpkin and transfer to oven; cook until filling is bubbling and pumpkin flesh is tender, about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Remove top and continue baking until liquid is slightly evaporated and top of filling is browned, 20 to 30 minutes more.
  • Carefully transfer pumpkin to a serving platter (or serve in Dutch oven, if using) and serve.

STUFFED PUMPKIN DINNER



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This recipe is a great way to use a pumpkin up after scooping out the seeds to bake. It is so delicious and fancy enough to serve to guests.-Christin Holt, Kingsburg, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large pumpkin (5-1/2 to 6 pounds)
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 small green pepper, chopped
1-1/2 cups cooked rice
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup finely chopped fully cooked ham
2 eggs, beaten
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Wash pumpkin; cut a 6-in. circle around top stem. Remove top and set aside; discard seeds and loose fibers from inside. Place pumpkin in a large Dutch oven. Fill with boiling water to a depth of 6 in.; add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until the pumpkin is almost tender but holds its shape. Carefully remove and drain well; pat dry. , In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain well. Cool slightly; place in a large bowl. Add rice, tomato sauce, ham, eggs, garlic, oregano, pepper, vinegar and remaining salt. , Place pumpkin in a shallow sturdy baking pan. Firmly pack beef mixture into pumpkin; replace top. Leaving pan uncovered, bake at 350° for 1 hour. Let stand for 10 minutes. Remove the top; if desired, use paper towel to remove excess moisture from top of meat. Slice pumpkin into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 595mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

STUFFED PUMPKIN



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 cups Mama's Cornbread
2 cups of toasted bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
10 saltine crackers, crumbled
2 cups vegetable stock
3 celery stalks, diced
1 medium onion, diced
2 large eggs
1/2 stick (2 ounces) butter
1 teaspoon dried sage
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 medium onion, finely sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 (2 ounces) stick butter
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 cup vegetable stock
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease an 8 inch baking dish. Combine the corn bread, toasted bread and crackers in a large mixing bowl. Pour the stock into a saucepan and add celery and onion. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the stock mixture from the stove and allow it to cool for about 10 minutes before proceeding. When it has cooled, add the stock mixture to the bread crumb mixture along with the eggs, butter, sage, and salt and pepper. Mix well.
  • In a skillet, saute the onion in the olive oil until it is brown. Add the butter and lower the heat. As the butter melts, add the flour, stirring constantly to keep it from burning. After the flour browns, add the stock and stir until the gravy thickens. Season with salt and pepper.

STUFFED PUMPKIN



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (3 to 4) pound pumpkin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cut stem section from the pumpkin and remove seeds. Sprinkle inside with salt and cinnamon.
  • Place hollowed pumpkin on a baking sheet in oven and roast for 20 minutes. Remove and fill with cornbread dressing (recipe follows) leaving 1 to 2 inches at the top for expansion.
  • Increase oven temperature to 375 degrees.
  • Place stuffed pumpkin in oven and bake for another 35 to 40 minutes or until pumpkin is tender, dressing is set and nicely browned on top.

BEEF STEW IN A PUMPKIN



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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

1 (12 lb) plump, very fresh pumpkin (with a wide, steady base)
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs beef, cut in 1" cubes
2 tablespoons brandy
1 cup coarsely chopped green onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
3 cloves minced garlic
3 cups beef stock
1 cup madeira wine or 1 cup dry sherry
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 lbs white potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2" cubes
1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2" cubes
1/2 lb zucchini, slices about 1/4" thick
1 cup corn
12 -14 dried apricots
12 -14 pitted prunes
1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons cinnamon
1 pinch ground cloves

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.

Tips:

  • Choose the right pumpkin: Select a medium-sized pumpkin with a round shape, as it will be easier to hollow out. Make sure the pumpkin has a firm texture and a deep orange color, which indicates ripeness.
  • Prepare the pumpkin properly: Cut the pumpkin in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and pulp. Scrape the inside of the pumpkin to remove any remaining pulp or fibers. Brush the inside of the pumpkin with olive oil to prevent it from drying out during cooking.
  • Cook the rice separately: To ensure that the rice is cooked evenly, cook it separately before adding it to the stew. This will also prevent the rice from absorbing too much liquid and becoming mushy.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Feel free to mix and match your favorite vegetables in the stew. Some good options include carrots, celery, potatoes, onions, and bell peppers. You can also add greens like spinach or kale towards the end of cooking.
  • Season the stew well: Don't be afraid to add plenty of herbs and spices to the stew. Common seasonings include garlic, cumin, paprika, and oregano. You can also add a touch of heat with chili powder or cayenne pepper.
  • Let the stew simmer: The longer you simmer the stew, the more flavorful it will be. Aim to simmer the stew for at least 30 minutes, or up to an hour if you have time.

Conclusion:

Stuffed pumpkin stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover pumpkin after Halloween. With its vibrant colors and delicious aromas, this stew is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So下次 节日聚会上客人来了, 不妨做这道南瓜炖菜给他们尝尝吧!

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