Philipino Stew

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   Note: Salt and pepper can be added to each ingredient to taste as it cooks.

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   Trim the fat off the beef and cut it into 3/4-inch cubes.

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   Wash all vegetables thoroughly (especially the leeks).

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   Trim the leeks and slice into inch-long pieces.

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   Trim and quarter the zucchini lengthwise, then slice them into half-inch pieces.

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   Dice the tomatoes into half-inch chunks.

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   Melt 2 T. butter in a large skillet.

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   Saute leeks until almost tender.

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   Remove.

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    Brown the steak cubes in the skillet.

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    Add the leeks and a small amount of water (just enough to keep it from sticking).

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    Cook about 5 minutes.

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    Add the diced squash, spreading it over the top of the steak and leeks.

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    Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, until the squash is barely tender.

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    Spread the diced tomatoes over the squash, cover and cook another 5 minutes.

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    Serve hot, with bread if you want.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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