Pumpkin Lamb Stew

Total Time: 2 hrs 50 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 1 hr 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon crushed dried basil leaves
• 2 lbs lean lamb tenderloin, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 15 ounces 100% pumpkin puree
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup rose extract or 1/2 cup zinfandel wine
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 lb green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cinnamon stick

Recipe

• 1 heat olive oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. add onion, garlic and basil; cook for 1 minute or until onion is tender. add lamb; cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned. add tomatoes with juice, pumpkin, broth, wine, salt and pepper. bring to a boil. reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
• 2 add potatoes, green beans and cinnamon stick. cover; cook over low heat for 1 hour or until potatoes are tender. remove cinnamon stick before serving.