Butternut and Beef Stew

Ingredients:
1 tsp olive oil
1 1/2 lbs lean meat (beef or venison) cut into small cubes
1 medium onion - chopped
1 bell pepper - chopped
4 cloves garlic - crushed or minced
2 medium tomatoes - chopped (or 1 can diced tomatoes, not salt added)
1 cup low sodium beef broth
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups cubed butternut squash

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add meat, stirring frequently, until browned.

Add onion and bell pepper, stirring frequently, 4-5 minutes until onion is tender.

Add garlic - cook 1 minute.

Add tomatoes, broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low-medium and cook, covered, for 40 minutes.

Add squash, cook 8 - 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until broth is thickened and meat is tender.

Serve topped with fresh cilantro, flat leaf parsley, sour cream or cheese.