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Harvest Stew



TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 2 hoursYIELD: 9 servings.

Ingredients

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

Directions

  • 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.

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Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Shutting Down!

Good morning lovely followers!

I have sad news for you all today!  On Thursday, September 22, 2016, this blog will close.  It has been a good run, more than 6 1/2 years, but my health no longer allows me the ability to maintain the blog or Facebook page.

I will not be deleting the blog page, but I will no longer be posting.  I will leave it here for the wonderful archive of recipes, stories, and memories!

Thank you all for your support over the years!

I love you all!