Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• ½ cup onions - diced
• 1 teaspoon garlic clove - minced
• ½ cup red pepper - diced
• 1 pound organic extra-lean ground beef
• 2 cups butternut squash - diced
• 2 cups brussels sprouts - cut in quarters
• Salt and ground black pepper
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Pinch A pinch of red chili flakes
• ½ cup tomato sauce, NO sugar added
• ½ cup beef broth
• Fresh parsley - for garnishing (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a cast iron skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add onions and garlic. Sauté for about 3 minutes. Then, add red bell pepper and cook for more 2-3 minutes.
3. Add ground beef in the same skillet. Using a wooden spoon, break up the ground beef as it cooks. Stir occasionally, and cook for about 5-7 minutes.
4. Add butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, tomato sauce and beef broth. Mix all well.
5. Season with salt, black pepper, Italian season and red chili flakes.