Hearty Pumpkin Bowl (Printable Version)
This filling dish combines tender beef, savory spices, and creamy pumpkin for a cozy autumn meal that’ll keep you warm.
# What You’ll Need:
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2-3 tablespoons of either olive or avocado oil.
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1 big onion, chopped.
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2 fresh tomatoes.
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4-6 garlic cloves (about 1 oz).
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1 red bell pepper, chopped.
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12 ounces of diced pumpkin (from about half a small pie pumpkin, roughly 2.5 lbs).
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2 pounds of ground beef.
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1 cup of beef broth.
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8 ounces of canned tomato sauce.
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3 ounces of thick tomato paste.
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1 cup of smooth pumpkin puree.
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One 15-ounce can of kidney beans, drained.
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One 15-ounce can of white beans, drained.
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1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder, adjust for spice preference.
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2 teaspoons of smoky paprika.
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2 teaspoons garlic powder.
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2 1/2 teaspoons cumin.
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2 teaspoons white sugar.
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1 teaspoon dried oregano.
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1-2 teaspoons coarse sea or kosher salt, based on taste preference.
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1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper.
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Chop up the pumpkin and the rest of your vegetables before starting.
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Remove the stem with a sturdy knife (point the blade away from you), then cut it in half. Scoop out the seeds and inner fibers using an ice cream scoop. Slice the pumpkin into quarters and peel the hard outer skin with a vegetable peeler.
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Dice the pumpkin, onion, bell pepper, and tomatoes into evenly sized pieces.
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Warm up a pot on medium heat and pour in the oil.
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Toss in the onions and stir until they're soft and see-through.
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Add the pumpkin and peppers to the pot. Stir and cook briefly, then throw in the diced tomatoes and cook a little longer.
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Push the veggies to one side and toss the chopped garlic into the open spot. Cook until the garlic smells amazing, then mix it into the veggies. Stir everything together and let it soften.
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Move the veggies to the edges of the pot and drop the ground beef in the middle. Break it up as it cooks, cover the pot lightly, and stir often to ensure no big chunks remain.
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When the beef is no longer pink, stir together the spices, broth, pumpkin puree, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and beans with the meat.
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Turn the heat to low once the mixture starts bubbling gently. Cover it, but leave a gap for the steam to escape.
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Allow everything to simmer for 1.5-2 hours. Stir now and then, leaving the pot uncovered halfway through so it thickens nicely.