Butternut Squash and Goat Shank Stew
Butternut Squash and Goat Shank Stew brings together tender, fall-apart goat with sweet cubes of squash in a tomato-rich broth layered with cumin, coriander, ginger, and smoky paprikas. A hint of cinnamon and saffron adds warmth and depth, making this a cozy, cold-weather dinner perfect for slow weekends or sharing with friends.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 50 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Butternut Squash and Goat Shank Stew, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 49
- Heart Health
- 42
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 21
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the cumin, coriander, ginger, sweet paprika, smoked sweet paprika, smoked hot paprika, and chile powder in a bowl.
- 2
Rub the goat shank with about 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- 3
Heat the coconut oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high until melted and shimmering. Sear the goat shank in the hot oil until as evenly browned as possible, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the shank to a bowl, keeping the oil in the skillet.
- 4
Lower the heat under the skillet to low. Cook and stir the onion in the reserved oil until softened, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the butternut squash and the garlic; cook and stir until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Sprinkle the cumin mixture over the squash mixture; cook and stir 1 minute more.
- 5
Stir the tomatoes, water, cinnamon stick, and saffron into the squash mixture; return the goat shank to the Dutch oven, bring the liquid to a simmer, and cook until the goat meat is tender and falling from the bone, 90 minutes to 2 hours.
- 6
Remove the shank from the Dutch oven to a cutting board. Strip the meat from the bone and cut it into bite-size pieces. Discard the bone. Stir the meat back into the squash mixture, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the meat is reheated, about 5 minutes.
- Calories 433.6 kcal High 22%
- Protein 3.5 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 77.7 g 28%
- Total Fat 7.33 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 6.13 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.03 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 197.06 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 5.79 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 10.83 g --
- Added Sugars 3.78 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 80.79 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 2.81 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 515.82 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 68.19 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 6.88 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Butternut Squash and Goat Shank Stew is made with 16 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 2 hrs 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Ancho Chile Powder, Black Pepper, Butternut Squash Cubes, and Cinnamon Sticks. Each serving provides about 433.6 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Butternut Squash and Goat Shank Stew made of?
- The main ingredients are Ancho Chile Powder, Black Pepper, Butternut Squash Cubes, Cinnamon Sticks, Coconut Oil. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Butternut Squash and Goat Shank Stew?
- About 2 hrs 5 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 433.6 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Butternut Squash and Goat Shank Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Butternut Squash and Goat Shank Stew healthy?
- Butternut Squash and Goat Shank Stew has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 433.6 calories and 3.5 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 197.06 mg (9% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 6.13 g (31% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.78 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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