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Witch’s Cauldron Stew

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A hearty and spooky beef stew perfect for Halloween gatherings, featuring tender beef, vegetables, and a creepy twist with green food coloring and black olive ‘eyes’.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef stew meat (chuck recommended)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, sliced
  • 3 medium potatoes, diced
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Green food coloring (a few drops)
  • Black olives (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add beef stew meat and sear on all sides until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add carrots, celery, potatoes, and pumpkin puree. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Pour in beef broth and diced tomatoes. Stir in paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  6. Return the seared beef to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Stir in a few drops of green food coloring for an eerie effect.
  8. Add black olives into the stew as 'eyes' for a spooky presentation.
  9. Serve hot, ideally in a black cauldron-style pot for a Halloween theme.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, substitute beef with mushrooms and use vegetable broth. To add more spice, include jalapeños or red pepper flakes. Garnish with sour cream and sliced black olives to create ‘eyes’ for a fun, creamy touch.

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