Ground Beef Butternut Squash Skillet

5 from 3 votes

Ground Beef Butternut Squash Skillet

This Ground Beef Butternut Squash Skillet is an easy one-pot dinner the whole family will love. Perfect for switching up your fall and winter weeknight dinner routine, every bite of sauteed and seasoned ground beef and winter squash is deliciously comforting. Naturally dairy and gluten free!

Cook Time25

Total Time25

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Budget Friendly Meals, Ground Beef, Ground Beef Veggie Skillet

Servings: people

Author: Silvia Dunnirvine

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cups butternut squash cubed small
1 cup beef broth
1/ onion dice
2 cloves garlic minced
1 red bell pepper chopped
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp coconut aminos or soy
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet. Add the beef and start to break it apart.
Add the onion, garlic and bell pepper. Cook, stirring often until meat has browned.
Season beef with salt, pepper, tomato paste and coconut aminos (or soy). Stir well to combine.
Next add the cubed squash and broth. Lower heat to a simmer, cover and let it cook until squash has softened (about 12 minutes)
Remove from heat, garnish with cilantro or parsley and serve.

Notes

To store: This recipe is perfect for meal prep because the leftovers stay fresh in the fridge for up to 4 days. Just keep them in an airtight container to maintain their freshness.

To freeze: Divide the leftovers into single-serving freezer-safe containers and freeze for 2 to 3 months. Let them thaw in the fridge before reheating them in the microwave or skillet on the stove

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