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Aromatic Beef Stew with Butternut Squash Recipe

SERVINGS: Makes 4 servings; serving size: 1 3/4 cups

Ingredients

Nice round red plate with aromatic beef and rice
Serves 4 People
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound stew beef, cut into cubes
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger
  • 1 pound butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 1/2 cups)
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) no-salt-added diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (8 oz) no-salt-added tomato sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3 cups cooked whole-wheat couscous
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted in a dry skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown, 2 minutes
  • 4 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

Preparation

Heat oil in a 4-qt saucepan over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer meat to a plate, leaving juices in saucepan. Add onion; cook, stirring, until translucent, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook, stirring, 1 minute more. Return beef to pot; stir in squash, tomatoes, sauce, broth, cumin, cinnamon and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer until beef is tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Divide couscous and stew among 4 bowls. Sprinkle with almonds and parsley.

The Skinny

480 calories per bowl, 13 g fat (3 g saturated), 56 g carbs, 8 g fiber, 34 g protein

Reference: SELF.com/November 2009

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Dr. Laura Dronen

Dr. Dronen graduated in 2001 from Northwestern Health Sciences University with a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree. She enjoys treating families including children of all ages, pregnant women and those suffering from injuries (car accidents, work injuries, or sports injuries).

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