Name: Quick 30-Minute Beef Pumpkin Stew Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups pie pumpkin, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 cup beef broth; 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 cup fresh spinach

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add the ground beef and diced onion, cooking for 5 to 6 minutes while breaking the meat apart with a spoon, until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent.

Stir in the minced garlic, smoked paprika, and dried thyme, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Pour in the beef broth, diced tomatoes with their juices, and the cubed pumpkin, then bring the mixture to a boil.

Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the pumpkin cubes are fork-tender.

Stir in the fresh spinach and let it wilt in the hot liquid for 1 minute, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Ladle the hot stew into bowls and serve immediately with crusty bread or a side of rice.