Beef Stew With Butternut Squash Recipe

Ingredients for Beef Stew With Butternut Squash

• Olive Oil
• Stewing Beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• Garlic Cloves
• Fresh Ginger
• Butternut Squash
• No Salt Added Diced Tomatoes
• No Salt Added Tomato Sauce
• Low Sodium Beef Broth
• Ground Cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Red Pepper Flakes
• Whole Wheat Couscous
• Sliced Almonds
• Fresh Parsley

How to Make Beef Stew With Butternut Squash

1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add 1.5 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes, and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef and set aside.
3. Add 1 large onion, chopped, to the saucepan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 6 minutes.
4. Add 4 cloves garlic, minced, and 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger. Cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly.
5. Return the beef to the pot.
6. Stir in 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed (about 2 cups); 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1/2 cup beef broth; 1/4 cup tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes.
7. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the beef is very tender, about 30-35 minutes. Add more broth if needed to adjust consistency.
8. While the stew simmers, prepare 1 cup couscous according to package directions.
9. Divide the cooked couscous among 4 bowls.
10. Ladle the stew over the couscous.
11. Garnish with 1/4 cup slivered almonds and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley before serving.