BUTTERNUT BEEF STEW

Butternut Beef Stew image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 7h30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1-1/4 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon canola oil
1-1/2 cups cubed peeled butternut squash
1 cup chopped cabbage
1/2 cup coarsely chopped sweet red pepper
1 celery rib with leaves, chopped
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1 tablespoon adobo sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

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 7-8 hours, until meat and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 1047mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 30g protein.