Beef & Butternut Squash Stew - 21 day fix extreme

It’s not only delicious but also super simple to make! We double up and cook it in the crockpot and have it for 2 nights dinner! 

Makes 6 servings, approximately 1 1/4 cups each
Container counts: 1 Green & 1 Red per serving
1 tsp Olive Oil
1 1/2 lbs lean beef cut into 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 beef broth
1 bay leaf
1 tsp sea salt or Himalayan salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
2 cups cubed butternut squash
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat
2- Add beef; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until beef is brown.
3- Add onion and bell peppers; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 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; cool, covered, for 40 minutes.
6- Add squash; cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 12 minutes, or until sauce has thickened and beef is fork-tender.
7- Remove bay leaf; serve topped with parsley.