Winter Squash and Pork Stew

  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 6 hr 20 min
  • Ingredients 12
  • Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 2 lb boneless pork loin, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 medium butternut squash (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 lb), peeled, seeded and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
  • 6 small red potatoes, cut into quarters
  • 4 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices (about 2 cups)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 dried bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoons rubbed sage
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes, undrained
  • Chopped fresh sage leaves or Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, place all ingredients except fresh sage; stir well.
  • 2
    Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 7 hours.
  • 3
    Remove bay leaves before serving. Serve stew in bowls. Sprinkle with fresh sage.

  • To more easily peel and cube the butternut squash, pierce it with the tip of a knife. Place on microwavable plate. Microwave uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes; let stand 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully use a heavy, sharp knife to cut off the stem. Peel the squash with a vegetable peeler, then use the knife to cut it in half. Use a teaspoon to scoop out seeds and membrane, then cut into cubes.
  • Once you’ve used your slow cooker a few times, you will begin to better anticipate how small to cut the vegetables. For example, in this recipe, if you prefer the squash very tender, cut the cubes a little smaller.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
310
Calories from Fat
80
Total Fat
9g
14%
Saturated Fat
3g
16%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
70mg
24%
Sodium
660mg
27%
Potassium
850mg
24%
Total Carbohydrate
28g
9%
Dietary Fiber
4g
18%
Sugars
10g
Protein
28g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
280%
280%
Vitamin C
25%
25%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 1 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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