Brazilian · beginner
Brazilian Quibebe Pumpkin Stew With Spiced Beef
A comforting traditional Brazilian squash stew combining tender simmered kabocha pumpkin with savory halal minced beef and fresh herbs.
- PREP TIME
- 20 min
- COOK TIME
- 30 min
- SERVES
- 4
Good things
start in the kitchen.
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
Heat olive oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep saucepan over medium heat.
- 02
Add diced onion, red bell pepper, and minced garlic; cook for 5 minutes until vegetables soft and fragrant.
- 03
Add halal ground beef to the pot, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and brown thoroughly for 6 minutes.
- 04
Stir in cubed kabocha squash, add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, and pour in halal vegetable broth.
- 05
Bring liquid to a gentle boil, cover with lid, turn heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes until squash is fork-tender.
- 06
Uncover pot and use a spoon to crush roughly half of the squash against the side of the pot to thicken the stew, then simmer uncovered for 3 minutes and finish with cilantro.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Quibebe Thickening
Simmering hard winter squash in seasoned broth with proteins and partially mashing it to create a naturally thick stew without added starches.
Notes from the kitchen
- Kabocha squash offers the best dense, sweet texture, but butternut squash can be used as an alternative.
- Mash more or less squash depending on whether you prefer a chunkier or smoother stew consistency.
- Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Brazilian; regional versions vary.
- Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.