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Cozy Fall Creamy Butternut Squash and Beef Crock Pot Meal

A hearty and comforting crock pot meal featuring butternut squash and ground beef, perfect for cozy fall evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 1750
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and diced Choose firm squash for best flavor.
  • 1 pound ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth Vegetable broth for a meatless version.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Can substitute with coconut milk for dairy-free.
  • to taste salt and pepper Adjust seasoning as needed.
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
Optional ingredients
  • to taste grated Parmesan cheese For serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by peeling and dicing the butternut squash. Make sure that the pieces are roughly the same size for even cooking.
  2. Chop the onion and mince the garlic while you’re at it.
Cooking
  1. Place the diced butternut squash, ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic directly into the crock pot.
  2. Pour in the beef broth and stir everything to combine.
  3. Season the mixture evenly with thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper to elevate the flavors.
  4. Cover the crock pot and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  5. About 30 minutes before you plan to serve, stir in the heavy cream for a creamy finish.
  6. Once everything is cooked through and bubbling, serve hot. If desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days or freeze for up to three months. Reheat on the stovetop or microwave.