Autumn Stew Recipe

Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 9
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
• 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
• 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
• 4 cups water
• 1 -2 bay leaf
• 1 -2 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
• 1 -1 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3 cups cubed peeled pumpkin

Recipe

• 1 in a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. add meat, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. in a dutch oven, brown meat in oil and butter. add onion and garlic; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. stir in the carrots, celery, water, bay leaves, bouillon, thyme and remaining pepper. bring to a boil. reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 hours.
• 2 stir in pumpkin. return to a boil. reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until meat and pumpkin are tender. discard bay leaves. yield: 9 servings.