Persian-Style Pumpkin Stew Recipe

Name: Persian-Style Pumpkin Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 1/2 pumpkin - peeled, seeded, and cut into 2-inch cubes; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes; 2 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 12 pitted prunes; 2 tablespoons vinegar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/3 teaspoon saffron (optional)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1/2 pumpkin - peeled, seeded, and cut into 2-inch cubes
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 pitted prunes
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 teaspoon saffron (optional)

1
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in skillet over medium high heat. Add pumpkin and saute until light golden brown, about 5 minutes
2
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a stock pot over medium high heat. Add onions and garlic and saute over medium-high heat until golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in tumeric. Add beef and saute until brown, about 5 minutes. Add water, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until beef is slightly tender, about 30 minutes.
3
Stir pumkin, prunes, vinegar, sugar, salt, and cinnamon to stock pot and simmer until beef and pumpkin are tender, about 45 minutes. Garnish with saffron.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided, 1/2 pumpkin - peeled, seeded, and cut into 2-inch cubes, 1 small onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Persian-Style 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.

Persian-Style Pumpkin Stew

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