Beef & Winter Squash Stew

By Micki Brown
Serves 8

 

Category
Yields1 Serving
 2 lbs grass-fed beef, cut into bite-size chunks (chuck, sirloin, stew meat, etc.)
 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
 2 tbsp coconut oil
 56 cups blue Hubbard or other winter squash, seeds removed, peeled, large dice
 1 onion, diced
 3 stalks celery, diced
 3 large carrots, sliced
 1 bunch Swiss chard, chopped
 1 jar (18.3 ounce) diced tomatoes
 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
 2 tsp garlic, minced
 1 tsp sea salt
 ½ tsp black pepper
 23 bay leaves
1

Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large soup pot or Dutch oven

2

Coat the beef with the flour, then place in heated oil, and cook, stirring frequently until browned on all sides.

3

Add the remaining ingredients, except for the Swiss chard, and bring to a simmer.

4

Continue simmering on medium-low heat for 45-60 minutes or until vegetables become tender, but not mushy. Stir occasionally

5

Add the Swiss chard and simmer another 10-15 minutes.

6

Remove the bay leaves. Serve and enjoy! Also tasty served with hot sauce or ketchup.

Ingredients

 2 lbs grass-fed beef, cut into bite-size chunks (chuck, sirloin, stew meat, etc.)
 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
 2 tbsp coconut oil
 56 cups blue Hubbard or other winter squash, seeds removed, peeled, large dice
 1 onion, diced
 3 stalks celery, diced
 3 large carrots, sliced
 1 bunch Swiss chard, chopped
 1 jar (18.3 ounce) diced tomatoes
 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
 2 tsp garlic, minced
 1 tsp sea salt
 ½ tsp black pepper
 23 bay leaves

Directions

1

Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large soup pot or Dutch oven

2

Coat the beef with the flour, then place in heated oil, and cook, stirring frequently until browned on all sides.

3

Add the remaining ingredients, except for the Swiss chard, and bring to a simmer.

4

Continue simmering on medium-low heat for 45-60 minutes or until vegetables become tender, but not mushy. Stir occasionally

5

Add the Swiss chard and simmer another 10-15 minutes.

6

Remove the bay leaves. Serve and enjoy! Also tasty served with hot sauce or ketchup.

Beef & Winter Squash Stew