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Mexican Squash Stew

Our tested Slow-Cooked Squash Stew: smoky, generous, and balanced with lime and coriander. Serves 2 people with plenty to go around.

4.7 from 1,935 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook75 min
Serves2
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Mexican Squash Stew
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the lime and coriander elements, and pat the squash dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the butternut squash and slow-cook until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the corn tortillas and the rest of the lime and coriander flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the red onion along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the chopped coriander and serve while hot.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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