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CrockPot Harvest Stew




Source of Recipe


Kathy F


Recipe Introduction


from www.crockpot365.blogspot.com


List of Ingredients




1 pound lean ground turkey or chicken (I used chicken) (I'm using chicken-sausage today)
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 chopped garlic cloves
1 can kidney beans, rinsed
1 sweet potato, peeled and chopped
3 red potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 acorn squash, peeled and chopped (I'm using butternut squash)
1 whole can tomatoes and chilies (rotel) (I'm using tomatoes and a can of green chilies)
4 cups chicken broth
1/4 tsp cloves (I'm using a basil blend)
1/4 tsp all spice (I'm using sage)
salt and pepper to taste


Recipe



Use a big crockpot for this stew. (I used a 6.5 quart eLume.)

Guess what? I didn't brown the meat. If you are using extra lean ground turkey or chicken, there really isn't a need--the only worry about using beef or pork is the fat content. If you prefer those types of meat, or already have it on hand, brown on the stove top and drain before adding to the stew.

I used my mom's microwaving-the-squash trick for cutting the acorn squash, and it worked. It worked so well, I'm not scared to buy squash anymore. I microwaved it on high for 2 minutes. It sizzled and freaked me out, but it cut easily, and I used a paring knife to cut away the skin.

Peel and chop all of the vegetables, and add it to the crockpot. Break up the ground meat with your fingers and add it in. Dump in the kidney beans and the can of tomatoes and chilies. Add the broth and the seasonings. Stir well. It will look like there isn't enough liquid, but more will be made from the vegetables and meat. I promise.

Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours. I cooked ours on low for exactly 8. It was perfect.

The Verdict. - Adam suggests next time using stew meat instead of the ground meat for a more-filling meal. He was pretty hungry a few hours later.