Spicy Beef and Butternut Squash

Spicy Beef and Butternut Squash


MAKES: serving

Ingredients

  • 12 oz beef chuck roast

  • 1 cup butternut squash, peeled, cut into 1-1/2 inch cubes

  • 1 14-oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes

  • 3/4 cup beef broth

  • 1/2 cup onion

  • 1 4-oz can green chiles

  • 1/2 Tbsp ancho chile powder

  • 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1/2 tsp cumin

  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • Fresh cilantro, snipped


Directions

  1. Trim beef and cut into 2-inch pieces.

  2. In a slow cooker combine beef, squash, tomatoes, beef broth, onions, chiles, chile powder, cocoa powder, cumin, oregano, and garlic. Stir.

  3. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours

  4. Sprinkle each serving with cilantro.