Slow Cooker Pumpkin Beef Stew (Recipe for Printing)
Tender beef and vegetables slow cooked with pumpkin for a cozy, flavorful meal perfect for fall or winter.
# What You Need:
→ Beef and Seasonings
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1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for rubbing pumpkins
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2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Vegetables
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4 cups red potatoes, halved or quartered
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4 carrots, peeled and sliced
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 large sweet onion, chopped
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8 ounces cremini mushrooms, quartered
→ Liquids and Flavorings
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3 cups beef broth
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3 tablespoons tomato paste
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3/4 cup pumpkin purée
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3/4 cup dry red wine
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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2 bay leaves
→ Pumpkin Serving Bowls
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4 small sugar pumpkins
# How to Make It:
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season cubed beef with paprika, salt, and pepper. Brown the beef on all sides for about 4 minutes, then transfer to the slow cooker.
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Add red potatoes, carrots, minced garlic, chopped onion, quartered cremini mushrooms, beef broth, tomato paste, pumpkin purée, red wine, dried thyme, and bay leaves to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
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Cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours or on high for 5 to 6 hours until beef and vegetables are tender. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
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When stew has 1 to 2 hours left to cook, preheat oven to 350°F. Carefully cut tops off sugar pumpkins with a sharp knife. Remove seeds and stringy interior, discarding them. Rub inside and outside of pumpkins and tops with olive oil, then season the interior with salt and pepper. Place pumpkins and tops, cut side up, onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 30 minutes, flip pumpkins, and roast for another 30 minutes until pumpkins are golden yet still hold their shape.
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Portion the hot stew into roasted pumpkin bowls. Garnish with additional fresh thyme and chopped parsley if desired.
# Extra Tips:
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For optimal presentation and flavor, serve the stew inside the roasted pumpkin bowls and garnish with fresh herbs. Select firm sugar pumpkins to ensure they retain their shape after roasting.