Our Favorite Low Carb Recipes (part 2)

This is the second recipe in our series of low carb recipes. This one is taken from Eating Plan, 21 Day Fix by Beachbody.  Give it a try and let us know what you think!

Hearty Beef and Butternut Squash Stew

1 tsp. olive oil
1 1/2 lbs. raw lean beef stew meat, boneless, cut into 2-inch cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cup low-sodium organic beef broth
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. sea salt or Himalayan salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
2 cups cubed butternut squash
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley

1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. add beef; cook, stirring frequently, for 4-5 minutes, or until beef is brown.
3. add onion and bell peppers; cook, stirring frequently, for 4-5 minutes or until onion is translucent.
4. add garlic; cook, stirring frequently for 1 minute.
5. add tomatoes, broth, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cook, covered, for 40 minutes.
6. add squash; cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-12 minutes, or until sauce has thickened and beef is fork-tender.
7. remove bay leaf; serve topped with parsley.

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