Beef Stew With Winter Vegetables


Cinnamon is the secert ingredient in this hearty beef stew. It is marinated overnight and cooked in the oven. Marinating time is not included in prep time. The recipe comes from prevention magazine.

Steps


In a resealable bag , combine the beef , wine , garlic , thyme , cinnamon and pepper.
Seal and marinate in the refrigerator over night.
The next day , preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
Pleace the meat mixture , broth , onions and tomatoes , with juice , in a dutch oven.
Place over high and bring to boil.
Cover , and place in oven.
Bake 1 hour.
Stir in squash , cover and bake for 1 1 / 2 hours.
Remove from oven , and stir in the spinach until it is wilted.
Serve.

Ingredients


beef, dry red wine, garlic, dried thyme, ground cinnamon, black pepper, beef broth, onions, diced tomatoes, butternut squash, baby spinach