Beef pumpkin Stew

Instructions

1- Cut the beef into 1-inch chunks.

2- Dredge the beef in the flour until all of the beef sides are covered.

3- In a large soup pot, melt the butter over medium high-heat.

4- In small quantities, brown the beef on all sides, removing the browned beef and setting it aside in a large bowl as you go.

5- When the beef is browned, add the onion and the garlic to the pot.

6- Sauté the onion and garlic for one minute, scraping the bottom of the pot as you stir.

7- Return the browned beef to the pot and add the beef stock, pumpkin puree, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.

8- Stir well and bring to a boil.

9- Once the liquid is boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.

10- Add the potatoes, carrots and thyme sprigs to the pot and increase heat to medium.

11- Cook for an additional 30 minutes.

12- Salt to taste and serve.