Slow Cooker Pumpkin Stew
Savor the season with this Slow Cooker Pumpkin Stew. Warm, cozy, and perfectly spiced. This easy slow cooker dinner recipe takes 15 minutes to prep and is sure to become a fall favorite!
If you’re looking for more pumpkin recipes, be sure to check out some of my other favorites like Eggless Pumpkin Spice Scones, Sourdough Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting, Chocolate Pumpkin Pie Without Eggs, or Buttermilk Pumpkin Waffles.
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- Recipe Name: Slow Cooker Pumpkin Stew
- Ready In: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Makes: 6 servings
- Main Ingredients: beef, pumpkin, cauliflower, beef broth
- Flavor Profile: cozy, warm, spiced with savory beef
- Dietary Info: gluten free, no seed oils, eggless, dairy free, vegan swap available
- Difficulty: Easy!
- Why You’ll Love It: only 15 minutes to prep, will make your house smell amazing
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- 15 Minutes: All you need is 15 minutes to prep, then this stew slow cooks all on its own!
- Uses Pumpkin: I use a whole can of pumpkin in this recipe making it easy! If you have leftover pumpkin, also try Pumpkin Spice Pop Tarts With Pie Crust for an anytime snack!
- Great for a Crowd: This is a great recipe for a crowd as it serves a lot of people. Especially if you serve with bread, rice or quinoa.
- Leftovers: I love this dish because it’s great for leftovers. We’re a small house, just the two of us. So I love making recipes that heat up well and this one is great for leftovers!
This Slow Cooker Pumpkin Stew is amazing all on its own. But, I also love serving this with a slice of crusty Lemon Rosemary Sourdough Bread or Sourdough Discard Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread toasted up with Homemade Garlic Herb Butter. You can even serve Easy Bone Broth Rice as a side!
If you're looking for more slow cooker recipes, also check out Slow Cooker Turkey, Slow Cooker Beef Brisket Stew, Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Street Tacos, Ham Bone Soup, or How to Make Turkey Carcass Soup With Bone Broth.
Ingredients
- Beef Broth: I use organic beef broth, my favorite is Kettle & Fire. Use code MIMIBAKESCOOKIES for 20% off. You could also use bone broth or vegetable broth too.
- Pumpkin Spice: I use my Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix, but store bought also works.
- Garlic: You can use fresh garlic or organic minced garlic like I use here for ease.
- Cauliflower: Organic cauliflower is a wonderful veggie for stew because it's texture doesn't turn into mush!
- Stew Meat: I use organic stew meat for ease, as this type of beef comes pre-cut. You could also use chuck roast or brisket, just cut into 2-inch cubes beforehand.
- Parsley: I garnish this with fresh parsley, but this part is totally optional.
*For a full list of ingredients and measurements, visit the recipe card below.
Tips for Slow Cooker Pumpkin Stew
- I use stew meat for ease as it's already chopped. But, you could also use chuck roast or brisket and cut into 2-inch cubes as well. You could even use ground beef or ground turkey too.
- Feel free to swap out veggies or add more to use up veggies from your fridge! Other veggies that would work well include broccoli, squash, zucchini, bell peppers, or green beans.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- You can also freeze this stew in a freezer safe zip bag. Just thaw in the fridge for 24 hours before reheating.
- Vegan: Use vegetable broth in place of beef broth. And replace the stew meat with more veggies. Try zucchini, squash, sweet potatoes, carrots, green beans and more.
How to Make Slow Cooker Pumpkin Stew
- Chop the cauliflower into small pieces and add to a bowl.
- Roughly chop the onion and add to a bowl with the cauliflower.
- Add the pumpkin puree, beef broth, salt, pepper, pumpkin spice, and garlic to a slow cooker. Stir to combine completely.
- Add in the cauliflower and onions. Then add the stew meat and stir everything up. Slow cook on high for 2 to 3 hours or until the meat is tender and cauliflower is cooked to your liking.
- Top with freshly chopped parsley (optional).
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Stew FAQ’s
Yes, you could use chuck roast or brisket but you'll need to chop into small cubes. You could even ground beef or ground turkey too.
Yes, just replace the beef broth with vegetable broth. And, replace the beef with more veggies. Other vegetables that would be delicious here are zucchini, squash, carrots, celery, bell peppers, or mushrooms. You could also add sweet potatoes or Russet potatoes.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Stew
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Sharp Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower
- 1 white onion
- 4 cups beef broth
- 15 ounces pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 pound stew meat
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Chop the cauliflower into small pieces and add to a bowl. Roughly chop the onion and add to a bowl with the cauliflower.
- Add the pumpkin puree, beef broth, salt, pepper, pumpkin spice, and garlic to a slow cooker. Stir to combine completely.
- Add in the cauliflower and onions. Then add the stew meat and stir everything up.
- Slow cook on high for 2 to 3 hours or until the meat is tender and cauliflower is cooked to your liking.
- Top with freshly chopped parsley (optional).
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Notes
- I use stew meat for ease as it's already chopped. But, you could also use chuck roast or brisket and cut into 2-inch cubes as well. You could even use ground beef or ground turkey.
- Feel free to swap out veggies or add more to use up veggies from your fridge! Other veggies that would work well include broccoli, squash, zucchini, bell peppers, or green beans.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- You can also freeze this stew in a freezer safe zip bag. Just thaw in the fridge for 24 hours before reheating.
- Vegan: Use vegetable broth in place of beef broth. And replace the stew meat with more veggies. Try zucchini, squash, sweet potatoes, carrots, green beans and more.
- High Altitude: Follow the recipe as noted.
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