Slow Cooker Pumpkin Beef Stew

This Pumpkin Beef Stew recipe is hearty and delicious! Made with pumpkin puree and beef chuck roast, it is savory and guaranteed to warm you up.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 8 hours
Total time: 8 hours 15 minutes
Serves: 8
Ingredients:
● 1 tablespoon olive oil
● 3 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 2” pieces
● 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
● 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
● 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
● 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
● 1/2 teaspoon salt
● Freshly ground pepper, to taste
● 3 cups Frozen Mixed Vegetables
● 4 cups Beef Broth
● 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
● Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Method:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge the beef in the flour.
   Working in batches, brown the beef on all sides and transfer to the slow cooker.
2. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, mixed vegetables, beef broth
   and pumpkin puree to the slow cooker and mix to combine. Cook on LOW for 8-10 hours
   or HIGH for 5-6 hours. Garnish with chopped parsley.