Beef Stew In Pumpkin Shell - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. beef stew meat, cut in 1 1/2-inch cubes without any excess fat
1 large onion
2 cloves garlic
2 large tomatoes, chopped
salt and pepper
1 tsp. sugar
3 white potatoes, peeled and diced
3 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
2 c. beef broth
1 medium pumpkin (about 6 lb.)
1/4 c. dry sherry
1 (1 lb.) can whole kernel corn, drained
chopped parsley

Preparation

Saute beef with onion and garlic until browned.
Add tomatoes, green pepper, 2 teaspoons of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, sugar, white potatoes, sweet potatoes and broth.
Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
Add more salt, if desired, for taste.