Butternut Beef Stew

Butternut Beef Stew
Butternut Beef Stew
I tweaked this recipe I found in a magazine to suit my taste for sweet and spicy. I found that pureeing the tomatoes added a thicker consistency without using flour.—Erin Lembke, Monroe, Washington
  • Preparing Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 7 hours and 30 minutes
  • Served Person: 4
white meat free tree nut free nut free gluten free contains red meat shellfish free dairy free
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
  • 1 cup cabbage chopped
  • 1 1/4 pounds beef stew meat cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 1/2 cups butternut squash cubed & peeled
  • 1/2 cup sweet red pepper coarsely chopped
  • 1 rib celery with leaves chopped
  • 10 ounces diced tomatoes and green chilies
  • 14-1/2 ounces beef broth
  • Carbohydrate 39.1124426579165 g
  • Cholesterol 93.5534263125 mg
  • Fat 28.9643295048529 g
  • Fiber 2.17234002208401 g
  • Protein 28.1160823998673 g
  • Saturated Fat 10.2219001365742 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 Serving (342g)
  • Sodium 1152.86080169462 mg
  • Sugar 36.9401026358325 g
  • Trans Fat 3.27534245235715 g
  • Calories 526 calories

In a large skillet, brown meat in oil on all sides; drain. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the squash, cabbage, red pepper and celery. In a blender, combine tomatoes and brown sugar. Cover and process until blended. Pour over vegetables. Combine the broth, adobo sauce, oregano, salt and pepper; add to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender. If desired, thicken pan juices.