Beef and Pumpkin Zharkoye with Cinnamon and Nutmeg

Beef and Pumpkin Zharkoye with Cinnamon and Nutmeg is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy dinner. This dish is a traditional Russian stew that combines tender beef, sweet pumpkin, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.

To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients per serving:

- 1/2 pound beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup diced pumpkin
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup diced carrot
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste

To start, heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
In the same pot, add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, beef broth, and beef back into the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 1-2 hours, or until the beef is tender and the pumpkin is cooked through.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice.
This Beef and Pumpkin Zharkoye with Cinnamon and Nutmeg is a comforting and satisfying dish that is perfect for chilly nights. The warm spices add a cozy touch to the savory beef and sweet pumpkin. The dish has a rich and hearty appearance, with tender chunks of beef and soft pieces of pumpkin in a flavorful broth. The taste is a perfect balance of savory and sweet, with a hint of warmth from the cinnamon and nutmeg.
Type of dish: Stew
Main ingredients: Beef, Pumpkin, Cinnamon