INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1½ lb lean stewing beef, diced
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2 tablespoons butter
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3 tablespoons oil
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1 onion, chopped
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2 carrots, sliced
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2 parsnips, sliced
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3 bay leaves
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several thyme sprigs
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1¼ lb pumpkin, peeled, seeded, and cut into small chunks
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1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
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2 inch piece of fresh ginger root, finely chopped
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small handful of parsley, chopped, plus extra to garnish
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salt and pepper