Stew with pumpkin
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Stew with pumpkin is not only nutritious and delicious, but also healthy. This autumn vegetable is rich in vitamins, a good source of fiber, and pumpkin is also low in calories, making it perfect for those watching their figure. One of the tastiest ways to prepare it is as a stew, which makes an ideal choice for a healthy seasonal dish. Warm and aromatic, it perfectly combines the juiciness of meat, the slight sweetness of pumpkin flesh, and the tenderness of vegetables. Give it a try! A worthy addition to your everyday menu. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients from the list. I will be cooking beef stew, but you can use any other meat according to your taste.
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Step 2
Rinse the beef, pat it dry, and cut into pieces. Heat oil in a deep, heavy-duty pot and add the chopped meat.
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Step 3
Simmer covered over high heat until tender. If necessary, add a little water during the process. When the meat is ready, fry it until golden brown.
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Step 4
Then add the chopped onion and carrot; the cut can be any — whatever you prefer.
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Step 5
Fry the meat with vegetables for about 5 minutes.
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Step 6
Add salt and spices, cook, stirring, for another 2-3 minutes.
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Step 7
Add the roughly chopped potatoes. I cut each potato, depending on its size, into 2-4 pieces.
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Step 8
Pour in boiling water and mix. The amount of water depends on the desired thickness of the dish. Adjust seasoning with salt.
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Step 9
Simmer over low heat for 10-15 minutes, until the potatoes are half-cooked.
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Step 10
Then add the pumpkin cut into large pieces and diced garlic.
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Step 11
Mix and add the bay leaf.
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Step 12
Simmer covered for 5-10 minutes. If the stew turns out too dry, you can add a little more water. Also, make sure the pumpkin doesn't overcook and retains its shape.
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Step 13
The stew with pumpkin is ready.