Anna’s Squash Ghoulash

EDITED: The giveaway is over.

I had planned on making a Texas style squash casserole but my man requested this because his mother used to make all the time.  Since she is no longer here with us so I am more than happy to keep the recipe going!

It’s super easy because I am super easy..no, not that way!  This is simply a variation of regular ghoulash.

INGREDIENTS:

  • Squash (2)
  • Potatoes (I used new potatoes but you could do russet and peel them.)
  • Tomato Sauce
  • 1 Can of Tomatoes w/ green chilies
  • 1lb hamburger meat
  • salt, pepper, and garlic powder

PREPARATION:

Brown your hamburger meat.  While meat is cooking, slice up squash and dice taters into chunks.  Add remaining ingredients, season to taste and cover with water.  Boil the heck out of it until taters are done.  I told you it was easy!!!!

Yeah, I know…I left some of the ingredients out of the picture….sorry!  I’m busy with 3 kids, a husband, a father-in-law, and trying to get ready to leave to SF!

This is where you’re supposed to slice and dice baby!  Oh, and check out that snazzy Chopper knife :)  (hint, hint)  Purrrrty!

Oh, and just in case you missed the Chopper above, here it is again:)

Okay, now we are browning meat.

and pouring in all the remaining ingredients, including seasoning.

And here is the “in the pot” before picture……

and here’s the served version!  Super easy man!!! Nothin’ fancy about it.

More knives from New West knifeworks!

“The 9″ from the Phoenix collection (happens to be a top chef knife people!!) and (it’s valued at $199)  HOLY COW!

and the 6″ Chef knife from the Fusionwood collection.  (valued at $99)

Gosh, you lucky dogs!  I would kill for those two!!!!    Both are beautiful and are the best kitchen knives ever!

Talk about craftsmanship.  I have the Chopper in the Fusionwood and the handle is gorgeous!  You can choose your own color and they are limited production folks so you won’t find them anywhere else!..except for the fine arts and crafts shows.

420 Responses to “ Anna’s Squash Ghoulash ”

  1. Wow, this is some site! Hope I win, too.

  2. sashimi in granite…wow..I could do some damage..there are some beauties there. Recipe looks yummy, are we all invited?

  3. I am simply in love with the Santoko in Peacock. I don’t blame you for wanting in on this contest!

    that recipe looks awesome! I am jotting it down and praying my picky eater of man will say he will try it.

  4. Banner is on my site. I would love ALL these knives, however, seeing I could only choose one, I would have to choose the “The 9″ in Granite. I have bought so many knives like this and NONE work like they claim to. I would LOVE to have one of these, I am sure they work wonderfully.

  5. I like the Granite handles in the Phoenix line (the Santoku would be my fave but the 9 looks awfully useful, too!) and the Cowboy or Jessica in the Fusionwood collection.

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  6. I would totally love the Fusionwood Santoku in Peacock! Gorgeous!!

    Also - I LOVE Urban Cowboy too! I don’t know what it is about that movie, but I totally love it! I also love to crochet too!!! I’m currently working on a baby blanket for my sister-in-law who is due with my new niece in September!

    Great giveaway! Thanks for offering this!
    ~Tanya
    the4moyers at msn dot com

  7. I like the Fusion Wood Chopper in Mountain Iris.

  8. Hands down , it would have to be Fusionwood Knives Chef 8.

  9. I’m all over the fusionwood Santoku in sunburst…’cause who doesn’t want 12″ of hardwood & high carbon cold steel in your hands? :)

    The banner will be up in 5 minutes :)

  10. The 9 with a granite handle. Wish I knew how to do the rest of the stuff you list for extra points. Guess I’ll just roll the dice with one shot. Thanks for the chance.

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  11. I would love to have a really nice knife. I’ve been married 47 years and have never had anything but the cheapest knives. I would choose the 9 inch Phoenix with the granite handle, but the other knife is really beautiful, too.

  12. Wow! I like the gentleman’s rancher steak knives. But one of those fusion knives would be nice, too. Quality knives are expensive, and it’s difficult to afford them.

    Let’s see… You’re 32 and a stay at home mom married to a cowboy. Your oldest is 14. Does that get me an extra entry? I’m going to stumble this from my other computer where I have the stumbleupon toolbar installed. It’s easier for me to do it that way.

    forgetfulones last blog post..Works for Me!

  13. I think I’d choose the Chef 8 in Cowboy.

    I’m neither a blogger nor a member of StumbleUpon, but I did go read your about page. You know how to change your own tires.

  14. love the Cowboy in the Fusionwood collection

  15. these look beautiful , love to win

  16. Oh wow.. so hard to choose… I absolutely love the Santoku in the Stone (Phoenix collection)

    It’s beautiful, and boy, we could really use a knife that works in this house!!! I’d love to win!! Thanks for the opportunity!

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  17. I just stumbled you too!
    Oh, and we have a lot in common! I checked your About page, and I love Grease, I’m Mexican, and I crochet too!! Too cool!!!

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  18. Phoenix Sashimi, it’s long sleek and just plain dangerous, just like me :-)

  19. Fusionwood Santoku in sunburst is a work of art

  20. Oh, I SO need this!! Looks awesome!

  21. I’d love the 9″ in granite.

  22. I would definitely choose the Santoku Japanese Chef knife in whatever color is available.

  23. I never thougth I would call a knife gorgeous but these are the neatest knifvies I have ever
    looked at the handles are just so beautiful too. It would be awesome to own some of these. I will be back to check this site out again.

  24. I love the fusionwood knife in green. A chopper or paring or cheese knife would be great from that collections.

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  25. I would love the Santoku in Granite.
    BTW, love the recipe. We have a huge summer squash plant and other then making baby food with it, I need some new recipes.

  26. Those are awesome knives! If I could spend money on one, I’d get the deli knife in either Jessica or Peacock.

    Oh, and I tried to Stumble you, but I’m not sure if it worked. I’m a fairly new Stumbler.

  27. New West knifeWorks is #1

  28. The Fusionwood Bread knife is my favorite. Perfect for slicing that homemade bread and the wood handle is so beautiful.

  29. I love the Fusionwood Chopper in the Jessica color. How cool are those handles!

  30. I like the Phoenix Knives 9 inch in Stone.

  31. Damascus Steak Set

    Stumbled and I have your banner in my sidebar already :)

    About you — you have the cutest little boys ever! You do — with or without their cowboy hats.

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  32. The 9 in granite is undoubtedly the one I would choose. I don’t own a really good knife and have been meaning to rectify that, but wasn’t prepared to do it at this level.

    On your About Me page it states that you can change your own tires. Good skill to have.

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  33. i love the steak knife set :) they are super cute and would be great for having people over!
    also…one thing about you…you love the movie grease (as i do too) and you hate liars (as i do too)!

    jenniebs last blog post..Don’t Blink…

  34. I love the steak knife set! It would be great for having people over :)
    As far as one thing about you…you love grease (like i do too) and you hate liars (and i do too)!

    jenniebs last blog post..Don’t Blink…

  35. Well I blogged about this giveaway here:
    http://giveawaycity.blogspot.com/2008/07/my-wooden-spoon-knife-giveaway.html
    I stumbled: user: danandmarsh
    placed the widget on my sidebar, and one in the post.
    Here’s a little info on you, you’ve been married 15+years and you are a stay at home mom. One of your fav movies is “mommy dearest”(I have that movie too). You crochet, I crochet, you change tires, I change tires! Wow we have alot in common. Your married to a cowboy, I am married to a welder/soldier.
    I think I really like The 9 knife the best!

    danandmarshs last blog post..My Wooden Spoon—Knife Giveaway

  36. I would choose Santoku in the Stone (Phoenix collection).

  37. I would pick the Fusionwood Chopper with the Jessica color handle.

  38. i would pick the fusionwood Chef 8 in Flamenco…cause every girl needs a big, pink kitchen knife :)

    great giveaway! i want to win!!!

    Allies last blog post..3 Year Wedding Anniversary!

  39. Good knives are so important to have for your kitchen. I would pick the steak knife set; mine if not good.

  40. I love the colorful Fusionwood collection, got my eye on the 8″ chef knife in peacock.

  41. What a great addition to the kitchen. Great quality knives!

  42. I would like the Santoku in Granite.

    I’m going to try the Squash Ghoulash recipe. It looks very yummy!

    Thank you for the great giveaway!

    themonkinme(at)gmail(dot)com

  43. The Fusionwood paring wood in Peacock. would love to win this as my paring knives are always dull and I hate nothing more than a dull paring knife.

  44. Oooh, I love the Phoenix Petty knife in stone color. I’ll be doing more to gain entries because I’m in DESPERATE need of some decent knives!

  45. Just proves that being functional does not mean being plain! I had a hard time choosing, but really like the Fusionwood Chef 6 in Tahoe Shoreline.

  46. Please enter me in the contest. I would probably start by choosing the Chef 8 in Cowboy color.

  47. Without a doubt, the Fusionwood Chef 6 in Tahoe Shoreline.

  48. Oh my! I will have to keep that site for my Christmas list! The Chef 8 or the Chopper in Flemenco or Ruby would be beautiful! And those sets, look like a rainbow. Pick me, pick me!

  49. I’d love the Phoenix santoku knife with a granite handle.

    And for extra credit– you can change your own tires! That’s quite a useful bit of knowledge.

    BTW, this is my first time visiting your blog and I’m enjoying looking around!

  50. I really need some new knives. I am still using a set we received as a wedding present 14 years ago. I like Phoenix Knives 9 inch in Stone. Thanks for the chance.

  51. Peacock steak knife is my pick. My husband would really like this recipe.

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  52. forgot to say I have a banner on my blog.

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  53. The Fusionwood Tahoe Shoreline Bread knife is a beaut!!!! I need more bread knives lol.

    I Stumbled ya and I have the banner up :-)

    Thanks for this awesome giveaway

  54. THANK YOU GOD BLESS

  55. the santuko would be just right for me! I have a banner too!

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  56. I like the Granite handles in the Phoenix line.
    the products are just beautifully made

  57. My favorite is the chopper in cowboy color. What pretty knives. (never thought I would say that)

  58. My favorite was the Fusionwood Santoku in Jessica. I’m finding that short of a filet knife, the santoku is my go to knife.

    Shans last blog post..Baked Rice Pudding

  59. I love ghoulash and squash..whenever I am pregnant I crave Squash and Zucchini! lol!

    I went to the site and I love the Fusion wood Chopper in the Ruby color best! Thanks I could really use a knife that actually cuts well!

    I also have your button in my sidebar!!

    Thanks!

    kenzkween at hotmail dot com

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  60. This would inspire me to eat more veggies

  61. I love the granite handles on the Phoenix line!! If I had my pick, I’d choose the Santoku .. just cuz I get all warm and fuzzy feeling when I can slice veggies and meat super-fine!

    And for the +1 … kudos to you for crocheting! my mom taught me when I was little … but once I finished making a blankie I haven’t touch a needle =/

    O yeah and you’re page has just been stumbled!

  62. I really like the Santoku in Granite!

  63. Would definitely love to win this…it is so needed!!!!

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  64. I would choose the fusionwood paring knife with the ruby handle! So nice!

    Annas last blog post..Making Money From Home: Cha Cha

  65. I would love a mini chooper in cowboy!

    I have your banner on my blog!

  66. I forgot to add in my comment that I Stumbled this post and I checked out your “about” page and saw that you love the movie Grease (me too!).

    Betsys last blog post..Weblink Wednesday

  67. Santoku by Phoenix is another great knife.

  68. I would choose the Phoenix The 9 knife; I could do some really cool chopping with that, it’s so gorgeous! Thank you!

  69. My pick would be the Phoenix Santoku in granite. That’s a serious knife!

  70. I love the Fusionwood chopper knife.

  71. Fusionwood Knives Chef 8, although I love all the fusionwood knives. They are SO beautiful!

  72. I love the granite on the Santoku Phoenix. there is something so right about stone and metal being used together to design and create a knife.

  73. I love these knives. They are a feast for the eyes. I would get the Santoku in granite. You have three boys.

  74. Alright, what I need and what I want are two entirely different things. If I were to choose based on need - it would be the Fushionwood Paring knife in Peacock. If I were to choose what I want then I would choose the Damascus Steak Set in granite the 8 piece set. Ahhh, a girl can only dream.

  75. Phoenix santoku knife with a granite handle looks like a winner to me. Thanks so much for the opportunity.

    misty wrights last blog post..This and that… arranged to be confusing.

  76. Oh my, how I could use those beautiful knives! (I’m old, and my knives are old, too!)

  77. I would chose the Chopper…of the Fusionwood knives…so beautiful!

    Your banner is up, too!

    dbstout[at]juno[dot]com

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  78. I like the green one! I love that colour. I am Canadian you should not underline the Canadian spelling..LOL

  79. The Phoenix 9 looks amazing!!!!

  80. Fusionwood Knives Chef 8 is my choice

  81. The Fushionwood Chopper in Fourth of July would be my choice. The Flamenco is also beautiful.

    Now I’m off to search for the recipe I plan to use tonight. I’m so glad I found your blog.

    I put your banner to my sidebar, too!

    Tammis last blog post..Hale Farm and Village: Bath, Ohio

  82. My fav choice would be the Chef 8″ knife with the “cowboy” handle. But you know….I would take any of them for free! WOOHOOOO

  83. The 9″ Phoenix is awesome!

  84. I like the santoku knife in either granite or taho. The multi-colored handles are so unique!

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  85. Steak knife–any color!

  86. the chopper knife in cowboy looks wonderful!

  87. I like the fusionwood chopper and/or parer…mostly because I love paring knives (I haven’t a clue why, but I buy them way way too often).

  88. I love squash and can’t wait to try this!

  89. I would love either the Santoku or the Chef 8; I’d really like a good chef’s knife. Couldn’t find the color options though.

  90. The fusionwood bread knife is gorgeous.

  91. Without question the Phoenix knife is the one I would choose. It has the indentations that keeps the chopping materials from sticking to the knife, is well balanced, and besides….. I see it being used on almost every cooking show on TV. If it’s good enough for Paula Deen, it’s good enough for me. LOL

    Ron

  92. Hi! You are much younger than me!!!!! My husband really enjoys cooking and loves cookware, knives, choppers, etc. He would love the “Chef 6″ Fusionwood knife” in Harvest. Please enter me in your drawing. I would love to give him a great knife for his birthday in September. Thanks very much…..Cindi

  93. I love those Phoenix knives in granite! Thanks for the recipe; sounds healthier than the old version of goulash.
    Rita

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  94. I would love that phoenix 9 incher which I think would do about any job in the kitchen. I love the black wooden handled one and I could sure cook up a storm with that knife for my family. I so love new kitchen products and wowsa is all i have to say about that knife.

  95. I am crazy about these knives. I really have a tough time deciding on one, but I think the Phoenix Santoku knife with Granite handle. I love all the Fusionwood handles though also.

    Extra Entries:
    1. I’ve linked back on my blog in this post:
    http://robynsonlineworld.blogspot.com/2008/07/great-blog-found-from-giveaways.html

    2. I’ve added your banner to my side bar

    3. You have 3 boys!

    Thanks for the great recipe too!

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  96. I like the Phoenix santoku knife with the granite handle.

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  97. Paring knife - harvest
    These look like they would work great..

  98. I would love The Sashimi and The 9, both in Granite. Beautiful knives!

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  99. The 9 Phoenix in granite would do very nicely

  100. Oooohhh, tough decision! I think I would choose the “the 9″ in the Phoenix Collection in the stone color.
    I already have your banner up. And you hate liars and rude people.
    Thanks for this opportunity!!:)

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  101. Well the bread knife is WAY out of my price range, but gorgeous.

    oh, and you have 3 boys…(ahem…I have 3 girls…)also you don’t like rude people. I happen to love the phrase…”Rude people suck”. (or is it mean people?)

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  102. I like the Santoku in granite. Awesome knives!!

  103. I would love the Paring Fusionwood knive, color ruby

  104. Cool! I would love The 9 Phoenix knife.
    Bonus: Your banner’s on my sidebar (linked my blog).

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  105. I like the Chopper. Color: Jessica

    About you: You can change your own tires - Me too!

    And, I still have your banner up.

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  107. need a good bread knife, “sharp” one there!

    Also, your banner is up and will remain there thru 7/31 for those 5 extras, at
    http://powersweepstaking.com/SweepstakesAnswers/

  108. Oh, and I tried to Stumble you, but I’m not sure if it worked.

  109. All the knives are beautiful, but I love the FushionWood Chef 8 in cowboy. Great site!

  110. Kitchen 2pc Set in Cowboy color, what nice knives :)

  111. I love the Phoenix 9! Looks cool.

  112. The 6″ Fusionwood in “Jessica” is beautiful. But they all are.

  113. Not sure why my original comment didn’t show up from yesterday, but I’m trying again. Love the Phoenix Santoku with the granite handle. I’ve added your banner to my side bar, I’ve blogged about you also, and you have 3 boys!

    RobynLynn Ws last blog post..Nine West Knifeworks

  114. I love the 6″ chef in the cowboy handle — You have a link in my sidebar.

  115. I’m in love with the ruby bread knife!

  116. Oh those knives are beautiful. My personal favorite is the fushionwood chopper in the peacock color. What a beautiful knife.

    I discovered the you hate liars and rudeness. Good for you and I agree totally.

  117. I would love to have the Damascus steak knives.
    Looks like speckled blank handles.
    It would be nice to cut a piece of meat as if it were butter.

  118. I was blown away when I first saw the knives. They are awesome. I would choose Chef 8, in Ruby ( my kitchen is red)

    Also, I see that you are married to a real cowboy!

    AND I blogged about your contest at:
    http://anherbalbedfellow.blogspot.com/2008/07/great-giveaway.html
    In addition I’m adding you to my blogroll. Great contest. Thank you!

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  119. I could use a good set of steak knives…this is the most interesting set of knives I have seen.
    Your recipes are great! Easy and quick which