Chilean Beef Stew with Potatoes and Pumpkin

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-15 · Updated 2026-04-15

A comforting stew simmered with tender beef, root vegetables, and Chilean spices, evoking the warmth of traditional home cooking. This Chilean-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 115 minutes, pairs Beef chuck, Potatoes, Pumpkin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs Beef chuck
• 2 medium Potatoes
• 1 cup Pumpkin
• 1 large Onion
• 2 medium Carrots
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 4 cups Beef broth
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
• 2 Bay leaf
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season 1.5 lbs beef chuck cubes with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then sear until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes total.
2. Step 2: Add 1 large chopped onion and 2 tbsp tomato paste, stirring to coat the meat and cook for 3 minutes until the onion softens.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp cumin, and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Pour in 4 cups beef broth, add 2 medium sliced carrots, 2 medium cubed potatoes, and 1 cup cubed pumpkin. Bring to a gentle simmer.
5. Step 5: Add 2 bay leaves, cover, and simmer for 1.5 hours until beef is fork-tender, stirring occasionally and adding water if needed.
6. Step 6: Remove bay leaves, discard, and stir in 2 tbsp chopped cilantro. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.