Smart Stew
Smart Stew is a hearty, flavorful dish combining tender beef, sweet papaya, and pumpkin with fragrant herbs, perfect for comforting family meals and those who enjoy bold flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil ⓘ
- 1/2 lb. bottom round beef, cubed ⓘ
- flour ⓘ
- 1 large onion, diced ⓘ
- 1 large ripe papaya, peeled, seeded, and diced ⓘ
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed ⓘ
- salt and pepper, to taste ⓘ
- 1 bay leaf ⓘ
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced ⓘ
- 2 Tbsp. poppy seed ⓘ
- 4 sprigs parsley, chopped
- 3 c. water ⓘ
- 1 c. mashed pumpkin ⓘ
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a stew pot and toss beef cubes in flour, then brown in the oil.
- Remove the beef and add diced onions to the hot fat, sautéing until soft and golden.
- Add water, browned beef, diced papaya, potatoes, carrots, bay leaf, poppy seed, and chopped parsley to the pot.
- Stir in mashed pumpkin and mix thoroughly, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Allow the stew to simmer gently on the stovetop for 90 minutes, adding more liquid if it becomes too dry.
- Serve hot with a crisp green salad and baked bread.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
862
kcal
43% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).