Several weeks ago I purchased a large package of meat for beef stew, that was reduced for quick sale. I split the meat up into 3 baggies, added some seasoning and then tossed them in the freezer. Then came the $.59 butternut squash from Aldi.
Put it all together…and you’ve got this fantastic, warm your tummy stew. The Dutch oven does a fantastic job of cooking the beef, making it perfectly tender and ultra delicious. This stew has a wonderful balance of flavors, colors and textures…perfect for your next dinner!
(This stew could be served as is, or with any accompanying side dish.)
Dutch Oven Beef Stew with Butternut Squash
Yield – 4 to 6 servings
Prep Time – 15 minutes
Cook Time – 30 minutesIngredients
1 Tablespoon olive oil
3/4 lb. stew beef, seasoned with salt and pepper and minced onion
1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed
1 onion, chopped
1 4 oz. can sliced mushrooms
1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 lb. baby carrots or equivalent carrot sticks
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Add the olive oil to the Dutch oven and brown all sides of the stew beef. Once browned, add 6 cups of water or beef broth. (Add 1-2 more cups if you wish for it to simmer longer.)
- Then add the prepared butternut squash, onion, mushrooms, diced tomatoes, carrots and the seasonings. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 25 minutes, or until squash is fork tender.
- Cover and let simmer until ready to serve.
- Serve Dutch Oven Beef Stew with Butternut Squash in warmed soup bowls.
I just saw on my local Fox affiliate a chef making sweet italian sausauge pumpkin stew!!! He used a baking pumpkin. It looks so good! Can’t wait to try it!!!
Squash and pumpkin in stew…must be the latest rage
Enjoy Lisa!
Erin
Lisa, I would love to try the sweet italian sausage pumpkin stew also. Can you post that recipe here? Is that allowed? I’m definitely going to try this beef and butternut squash stew….sounds delicious and it’s definitely different! It’s good to switch things up a bit every now and then, but I would have never have thought to put butternut squash or pumpkin in a beef stew.
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