Pumpkin-Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

15 oz. extra lean boneless top round beef, cut in 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. vegetable oil
2 c. coarsely chopped onion
2 c. beef broth
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. red pepper
3 c. cubed fresh pumpkin
8 oz. drained cooked black beans
salt
coriander (cilantro) leaves
1 oz. roasted peanuts

Preparation

Preheat broiler.
Place meat on rack in pan 4 inches from heat.
Broil 10 minutes, turning once.
Set aside.
In large pot, over medium heat, heat oil and saute onions 5 minutes until tender.
Add broth, meat and pepper.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes partially covered until meat is tender.
Add pumpkin, beans and salt; cook 10 minutes longer, until pumpkin is tender.
Toast peanuts in nonstick skillet, shaking pan 2 minutes. Pour stew into serving bowl; sprinkle with peanuts and coriander.