Pumpkin Beef Stew Recipe: Hearty Autumn Comfort Food

When served with warm sourdough bread, Leslie's Pumpkin Beef Stew becomes an instant family favorite for a cozy dinner or a casual get-together. This cozy, slow-simmered stew is autumn in a bowl — finish the meal on a sweet note with chocolate dipped oranges, or change up the weekend with a hearty Three Bean Chili. For a lighter option, try our Fish in a Packet, and pour a glass of Gratsi Rosé alongside any of them.

The key to making a good beef stew is to take your time. Allow to simmer 4 to 8 hours, the longer the better.

Sear stew meat in avocado or coconut oil until brown on all sides.

Add onion and cook until onion is translucent and starting to get brown.

Add celery and cook for a couple more minutes.

Keep adding enough liquid to cover the meat so it doesn’t get dry.

Allowed to cook for at least a couple of hours until the meat is tender.

Add the potatoes and pumpkin, cook for two minutes.

Add carrots. Make sure you adding enough liquid to cover your stew.

Allow your stew to simmer until potatoes, pumpkin, and carrots are done. I usually keep adding water to the stew until the very end. Then I add my beef or bone broth. Serve with warm bread!