Beef ragout w/ sun-dried tomatoes & winter squash Recipe

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Beef ragout w/ sun-dried tomatoes & winter squash

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Categories:	Beef, Meats, Soups & Stews, Squash, Sun-dried, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Winter	Rating:	3
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Ingredients:

10		Sun-dried tomatoes, not oil
		. packed
4	lbs	Beef chuck, trimmed, cut
		. into cubes
1/2	cup	Flour, all-purpose
4	tbsp	Olive oil
2	large	Onions, sliced
3	med	Carrots, thinly sliced
3	cup	Beef broth
1	cup	Red wine
1/4	cup	Balsamic vinegar
1/4	cup	Tomato paste
3	cl	Garlic, minced
4		Sprigs fresh parsley
2		Sprigs fresh thyme
4	cup	Butternut squash, peeled
		. cut into 1" chunks
1/2	tsp	Salt
1/4	tsp	Black pepper
1	pack	Frozen green peas, 10oz

Procedures:

1	Bring small saucepan of water to a boil.
2	Add tomatoes; cover and remove from heat.
3	Let tomatoes stand 20 minutes to soften, then drain and quarter; set aside.
4	In large plastic or paper bag, coat beef with four in 2 batches, shaking offexcess.
5	Place in single layer on wax paper.
6	Warm 3 tablespoons of the oil in 8-quart dutch oven over medium-high heat.
7	Add beef in batches so pan is not crowded.
8	Cook until browned on all sides.
9	(add a bit of additional oil if needed).
10	Remove to large plate.
11	Warm remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in same pan over medium high heat.
12	Add onion; cook 10 minutes, or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
13	Reduce heat; add carrots and cook 3 minutes.
14	Add broth, wine and vinegar, stirring to scrape up brown bits.
15	Stir in quartered tomatoes, beef and juices, tomato paste, garlic, parsley and thyme.
16	Cover; bring to a boil.
17	Reduce heat and simmer 1 ?hours, or until the meat is almost tender, stirring occasionally.
18	Add squash, salt and pepper and bring back to a simmer.
19	Cover and cook 15 minutes, or until squash is fork-tender.
20	Dinner plan: remove ?of stew to microwaveproof container; cool, then freeze for later use.
21	To remaining stew, add peas (if desired) and wamm thnough.
22	(approximate microwave times: defrost 40 minutes: to reheat, add peas and cook 8 minutes, stirring once or twice)