beef stew in acorn squash
Beef Stew in Acorn Squash 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 pounds beef for stew, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 medium or 1 larg...
Ingredients
- 5tablespoonolive oil, divided
- 1teaspoonsalt
- 1/2teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
- 2poundbeef for stew, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2medium or 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 1stalk celery, diced
- 1medium carrot, peeled and diced
- 1/2large green bell pepper, seeded and diced
Directions
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Beef Stew in Acorn Squash 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 pounds beef for stew,
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Add stewing beef and toss to coat the meat
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Meanwhile, coat the bottom of a large heavy pot with olive oil (about 1 tablespoon) and place over medium-high heat
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When the oil is hot, add beef to the pot and allow it to brown on all sides, adding more oil as needed
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When all the beef is browned, reserve it and its juices in a bowl
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Add diced onion, celery, carrot, green pepper and garlic to the pot
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cook, stirring, on high heat for 1 minute, scraping the bottom of the pot to free flavorful bits
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Reduce heat to low and continue to cook vegetables for 1 minute