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Mexicali Beef Stew in Pumpkin Tureen

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By National Cattlemen's Beef Association

Photo: National Cattlemen's Beef Association

Posted July 23rd, 2007

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Servings:	8
Author Notes:	Serving the stew in a hollowed out pumpkin shell makes a spectacular presentation, but you can skip this step and still have a delicious meal.
Ingredients:	2-1/2 pounds beef for stew, 1" to 1-1/4" pieces 1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 large onions, chopped 4 cloves garlic, crushed 4 cup beef stock 1 cup mild or medium salsa or picante sauce sauce 2 medium zucchini cut 1/4" slices 4 teaspoons cornstarch, dissolved in 1/4 cup water 2 small tomatoes, each cut into 8 wedges 1 can (2 1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained 1 pumpkin, 5-6 pounds
Instructions:	In Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add Beef, onions and garlic-- 1/2 at a time-- and brown beef evenly. Pour off drippings. Add stock and salsa or picante sauce. Return Beef and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover tightly and simmer 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add zucchini to pan and continue cooking, covered, 10 minutes or until Beef is tender. Stir in cornstarch mixture, cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in tomatoes and olives. Remove from heat, let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Ladle into Pumpkin Shell Tureen. Pumpkin Shell Tureen: While stew is cooking, prepare Pumpkin Shell Tureen. Cut top off 5-to 6-lb. pumpkin and scrape out fibers and seeds. Approximately 10 minutes before serving, pour boiling water into Pumpkin; cover and let stand. Drain before serving.