Autumn Harvest Pumpkin Stew (Printable Recipe)
Comforting autumn stew with pumpkin, beef, and aromatic spices enhanced by coffee and maple syrup for fall flavor.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Protein & Base
01 -
2 tablespoons olive oil
02 -
1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cubed
→ Aromatics
03 -
1 cup celery, finely chopped
04 -
1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
05 -
3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Herbs & Spices
06 -
2 bay leaves
07 -
6 whole cloves
08 -
5 sprigs fresh oregano
→ Liquid Components
09 -
14.5 ounces diced tomatoes
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6 cups beef broth
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2 cups brewed pumpkin spice coffee
→ Vegetables
12 -
4 cups fresh pumpkin, cubed
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1 cup carrots, diced
→ Finishing Elements
14 -
4 tablespoons pure maple syrup
15 -
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add beef stew meat and brown on all sides until well-seared.
02 -
Stir in chopped celery and onions, sauté for 10 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional 3 minutes.
03 -
Stir in bay leaves, whole cloves, and fresh oregano sprigs. Note: remove these whole spices before serving.
04 -
Add diced tomatoes, beef broth, and brewed pumpkin spice coffee. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until beef becomes tender.
05 -
Stir in cubed pumpkin, diced carrots, and maple syrup. Cook for approximately 20 minutes or until pumpkin is fork-tender.
06 -
In a separate bowl, mix flour with a few tablespoons of hot liquid from the pot until smooth. Stir this slurry back into the stew and cook for 4-6 minutes until thickened.
# Extra Tips:
01 -
Remove bay leaves, cloves, and oregano sprigs before serving for best presentation
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Fresh pumpkin can be substituted with sweet potato or butternut squash
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Pumpkin spice coffee adds unique seasonal depth to the traditional stew base
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Gluten-free flour can be substituted for regular flour as thickening agent