Persian Lamb Or Beef Pumpkin Stew Recipe

Name: Persian Lamb Or Beef Pumpkin Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb stew meat (lamb or beef); 2 small pumpkin; 1/2 cup dried prune; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 medium onion, chopped; salt and pepper; 1/4 cup water (optional); 1 pinch saffron, disolved in the water (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Brown the meat and add about 1 and 1/2 cups water.
2
Add tomato paste, turmeric, cinnamon, saffron and salt and pepper and sauteed onion.
3
Cook covered ata simmer for about 1 and 1/2 to two hours.
4
Meat should be tender and nearly falling apart stage.
5
You may need to add water during cooking but you shouldn't end up with more than the stated amount.
6
You don't want a watery stew.
7
In the meantime, seed the pumpkin and slice into 2X2 inch pieces and peel.
8
Brown on both sides in corn oil.
9
The pumpkin should become brown in some places and somewhat flexible but not totally cooked.
10
Add to meat and cook covered an additional 20-30 minutes until tender but not falling apart.
11
A fork should go into the pumpkin easily but not break it up.
12
Add the prunes the last 5 minutes of cooking.
13
They shouldn't really cook too much but should get warm.
14
Serve over hot basmatic rice.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb stew meat (lamb or beef), 2 small pumpkin, 1/2 cup dried prune, 3 tablespoons tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Persian Lamb Or Beef Pumpkin Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Persian Lamb Or Beef Pumpkin Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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