Dinner for 4

Beef Butternut Squash Bowls

Name: Beef Butternut Squash Bowls
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup onions; 1 tsp garlic clove; 1/2 cup red pepper; 1 lb organic extra-lean ground beef; 2 cups butternut squash; 2 cups brussels sprouts; salt and ground black pepper; 1 tsp italian seasoning; 1 pinch a pinch of red chili flakes; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 1/2 cup beef broth; fresh parsley (optional)

$9.73for 430 minServes 4

Ground beef simmers with butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, peppers, tomato sauce, broth, and Italian seasonings.

Beef Butternut Squash Bowls with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Onions, 0.15 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.20Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.03Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.15 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.39Typical price
	Ground beef, 1 lb$5.49/lb typical	1 lb	$5.49Typical price
	Winter squash (butternut, 0.65 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.65 lb	$0.81Typical price
	Brussels sprouts, 0.45 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.45 lb	$1.53Typical price
	Tomato paste and sauce, 4.25 oz$0.10/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.43Typical price
	Broth, 4.25 oz$0.07/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.29Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$9.73

Swaps

Swap ground beef for ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$2.43 per serving$9.73 for 4

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Ingredients

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup onions
1 tsp garlic clove
1/2 cup red pepper
1 lb organic extra-lean ground beef
2 cups butternut squash
2 cups brussels sprouts
salt and ground black pepper
1 tsp italian seasoning
1 pinch a pinch of red chili flakes
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup beef broth
fresh parsley (optional)

Steps

Heat the oil in a deep 12-inch skillet over medium heat, then cook the onion, garlic, and red pepper for 3 minutes.
Add the ground beef and cook for 6 minutes, breaking it apart, until it reaches 160 F.
Stir in the squash, Brussels sprouts, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and chili flakes.
Add the tomato sauce and beef broth, cover the skillet, and simmer for 12 minutes.
Remove the lid and cook for 3 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the sauce thickens.

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