Beef Stew with Pumpkin

Name: Beef Stew with Pumpkin
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 cups chopped onion (from 1 large); 2 cloves garlic (chopped); 2 pounds beef chuck (cut in 1 inch cubes); kosher salt and black pepper (to taste); 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 1/2 cups beef broth; 1/4 cup red wine; 1 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 sprig fresh thyme; 1 bay leaf; 4 cups cubed pumpkin, (acorn or butternut squash, peeled and cut in 1-inch cubes)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:2h

This hearty beef stew cooks low and slow on the stove with pumpkin (or butternut/acorn squash) added when the beef is tender. Serve with crusty bread to soak up every last drop!

Updated at: Tue, 13 Jan 2026 03:12:38 GMT