BUTTERNUT SQUASH BEEF STEW

Butternut Squash Beef Stew image

Browned cubes of beef, crispy chopped bacon and tender chunks of butternut squash give this hearty and easy-to-make stew its meaty, creamy appeal.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 2h

Yield 6 servings, 1-2/3 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1-1/2 lb. beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 Tbsp. flour
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) reduced-sodium fat-free reduced-sodium beef broth
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 butternut squash (1 lb.), peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cups small broccoli florets

Steps:

Cook and stir bacon in large saucepan on medium heat until crisp. Remove from pan with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
Heat dressing in same pan. Sprinkle meat with flour; add to pan. Cook until evenly browned, stirring occasionally. Add broth and tomatoes; bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Cover; simmer on low heat 1 hour. Add squash; cook 20 min. Add broccoli; cook 10 min. or until meat and squash are tender.
Stir in bacon just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 510 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 22 g