Pumpkin stew
Description
Pumpkin is a wonderful vegetable that's perfect for a sweet breakfast, a hearty lunch, or a light dinner. It can be prepared in many different ways, but always turns out incredibly delicious and vibrant. This is a surprisingly simple recipe for pumpkin stew with meat that you definitely should try making in your own kitchen.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Wash the beef, thoroughly dry it, and cut into medium-sized pieces. Lightly season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 2
2. Meanwhile, place a frying pan on the stove and melt the butter in it.
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Step 3
3. Place the meat in the skillet and sear over high heat until a golden crust forms. This will help keep the meat juicy in the homemade pumpkin stew. After searing, remove the skillet from the heat.
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Step 4
4. Now you can start working with the pumpkin. Wash it, dry it slightly with a towel, and peel it. Cut it in half and carefully remove the pulp and seeds.
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Step 5
5. Cut the pulp into small cubes of uniform size.
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Step 6
6. Place the fried beef and pumpkin into a heavy-bottomed saucepan. This pumpkin stew recipe also works well for a multicooker.
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Step 7
7. Pour water or broth over the top. Squeeze lemon juice and add it to the pan. Season with salt and pepper to taste, add rosemary and thyme (if using fresh sprigs, that's an excellent option). Place the pan over heat and bring to a boil.
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Step 8
8. Now reduce the heat to the lowest possible setting (preferably use a heat diffuser) and cover with a lid. Let it simmer for at least 90 minutes. The slower the stew cooks, the more flavorful it will be.