Beef and Pumpkin Stew

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deseed and cut  the pumpkin into  bite-sized pieces

dice the onions

mince the  garlic cloves

chop the parsley

heat oil and butter over  medium high heat,  add garlic and onion,  cook for 2 minutes

add beef, salt, pepper,  paprika and thyme,  cook for 3 minutes

stir in tomato paste

stir in flour

add bay leaves,  pour in beef broth, cover, simmer  for 2 hours  over low heat

add pumpkin and  parsley, cover,  simmer for  30 minutes