Persian-Style Pumpkin Stew

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Are you looking for a new taste of a pumpkin dish? Here it is! This is a Persian sweet and sour stew that my grandma used to cook with fried beef patties instead of beef stew pieces; that one was wonderful too. This stew is served with cooked rice.

Submitted by Anonymous

Published on June 19, 2020

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 50 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
½ pumpkin - peeled, seeded, and cut into 2-inch cubes
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
2 cups water
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
12 pitted prunes
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅓ teaspoon saffron (Optional)

Directions

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in skillet over medium high heat. Add pumpkin and saute until light golden brown, about 5 minutes
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.
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.

Cook's Notes:

Eight 2-inch cubes of pumkin is enough for 4 servings, but you can add more if you like.

I like to substitute yellow squash for the pumpkin. If you like more tasty stew you can add more sugar or vinegar.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

455	Calories
26g	Fat
38g	Carbs
21g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 455
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g	33%
Saturated Fat 8g	39%
Cholesterol 63mg	21%
Sodium 1215mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate 38g	14%
Dietary Fiber 3g	12%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 21g	43%
Vitamin C 21mg	23%
Calcium 77mg	6%
Iron 4mg	24%
Potassium 1131mg	24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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