Crock Pot Beef Tagine with Butternut Squash

Crock Pot Beef Tagine with Butternut Squash



Ingredients:

beef roast - 2 pounds, cut into one-inch cubes
paprika - 2 tsp (I used 1 smoked and one regular)
sea salt - 1 tsp
ground cinnamon - 1 tsp
ground ginger - 1 tsp
ground cumin - 1 tsp
turmeric - 1 tsp
crushed red pepper - 1/2 tsp
freshly ground black pepper - 1/2 tsp
yellow onion - 1 medium, chopped
garlic cloves - 4-6, minced
diced tomatoes - 2 14.5-ounce cans
butternut squash - 2 pounds, peeled and cubed (Mine was pre-cut from Costco.)
fresh cilantro - 1/2 cup, chopped


Preparation:

-Place cubed meat in a large bowl.
-Combine spices in a small bowl.
-Pour spices over beef and stir to thoroughly coat meat with spices.
-Combine onion, garlic, and beef in crock pot.
-Pour tomatoes over mixture.
-Cook on low for 5-6 hours or until beef is tender.
-Stir in squash and increase heat to high. Cook for about 90 minutes or until squash is tender.
-Taste mixture and add more salt and crushed red pepper, as needed.
-Stir in cilatro and serve in shallow plates or bowls.