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Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Butternut

Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Butternut Squash – Easy Family Comfort

  • Author: Jake Lylia
  • Total Time: 500 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

Discover the perfect Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Butternut, a hearty one‑pot meal that blends tender smoked beef, sweet butternut squash, carrots, and potatoes in a savory broth. This easy, family‑friendly recipe uses simple ingredients and minimal prep, delivering rich flavor and comforting warmth. Ideal for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, the stew simmers to perfection, making dinner effortless and delicious. Serve the stew with bread or over rice, and store leftovers for a satisfying warm lu

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds smoked beef, cut into 1‑inch cubes
  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and diced (about 4 cups)
  • 3 carrots, peeled and sliced into 1‑half‑inch rounds
  • 4 medium potatoes, diced into 1‑inch cubes
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the smoked beef cubes in a single layer and brown them on all sides, about 2–3 minutes per side.
  2. Transfer the browned beef cubes to the slow cooker using a slotted spoon.
  3. Layer the diced butternut squash, sliced carrots, diced potatoes, chopped onion, and minced garlic over the beef in the slow cooker.
  4. Sprinkle the dried thyme, salt, and ground black pepper (and optional red‑pepper flakes) over the top.
  5. Pour the beef broth over the ingredients, ensuring everything is just covered. Add a splash of grape juice (≈1 tablespoon) if desired.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or on high for 4 hours, until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
  7. When cooking is complete, taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley or a drizzle of olive oil, then serve hot.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor
  • add a splash of grape juice with the broth. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Nutrition is approximate.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 480 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6 servings

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