Slow-Cooker Savory Butternut Squash Stew

Ingredients

• 2 lbs stew meat (cut into cubes)
• 1 large butternut squash (cut into cubes)
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 1 Tbsp fresh sage
• 1 tsp fresh thyme
• 1 tsp fresh rosemary
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 1/2 cups beef stock
• 1 tsp allspice
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1 15 oz. can of pureed pumpkin
• 1 Tbsp of butter
• salt to taste

Instructions

1. In a saucepan on medium heat, melt the butter and saute onions, sage, thyme and rosemary until the onions are starting to caramelize.
2. In a skillet (on high heat) sear the meat until it turns slightly brown on both sides.
3. Add meat and onion/spice mixture to your slow-cooker with beef stock, and rest of the seasonings. Cook on low for 6 hours.
4. After 6 hours, add in the butternut squash and cook for an additional 2 hours (or until the squash has softened).
5. Immediately before serving, stir in the pureed pumpkin and divide among 4 bowls. Serve with crusty whole grain bread, or eat as is!

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