Beef Stew In Winter Squash Recipe

• 5 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil Salt, to taste Freshly grnd black pepper, to taste
• 2 lb beef for stew, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 2 med or possibly 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 1 med carrot, peeled and diced
• 1/2 lrg green bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic
• 1 c. red wine
• 1 x bay leaf Sprig thyme, marjoram or possibly rosemary
• 3 c. beef broth
• 4 med acorn squash
• 8 x to 10 baby new potatoes, cooked
• 1/2 c. pearl onions
• 1/2 c. sugar snap peas

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