Ingredients for Beef Stew In A Pumpkin
- 1 medium sugar pumpkin (about 3-4 lbs), scrubbed
- Olive Oil
- 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup brandy
- Green Onion
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Beef Stock
- Madeira Wine
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- White Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- 1 medium zucchini, chopped
- 1 cup frozen corn
- Dried Apricots
- 1/2 cup dried prunes, chopped
- 2 tablespoons melted margarine
- Brown Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Ground Cloves
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How to Make Beef Stew In A Pumpkin
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Scrub pumpkin well. Cut about 3-4 inches from the top to create a lid; do not remove the stem.
- Scoop out seeds and stringy fibers from both the lid and the pumpkin base.
- Brush the inside of the pumpkin with melted margarine. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
- Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a 5-quart casserole dish over medium-high heat.
- Add beef in batches, browning on all sides. Transfer browned beef to a platter and set aside.
- Warm brandy in a small saucepan. Carefully ignite (in a well-ventilated area) and pour over the beef in the casserole dish. (Use caution!).
- Add chopped onion, green pepper, and minced garlic to the casserole dish. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Stir in beef stock, madeira wine, crushed tomatoes, salt, oregano, pepper, bay leaves, and cloves.
- Bring to a boil, then scrape the sides of the pot and return the beef and juices to the pot.
- Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add potatoes and cook for another 15 minutes.
- Stir in zucchini and cook for 10 more minutes.
- Add corn, chopped apricots, and prunes; cook for 5 minutes.
- While the stew simmers, place the prepared pumpkin in a roasting pan and bake for 40 minutes.
- Once the pumpkin is done, carefully remove it from the oven and pour its juices into the stew. Stir well.
- Gently spoon the stew into the prepared pumpkin.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until heated through.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
44 g
Sugar
166g
Fat
186g
Carbs
39g
