Beef and Kabocha Squash Stew (Slow Cooker or Instant Pot)

INGREDIENTS

1/2 tbsp

olive oil

large onion, diced

2 cloves

garlic, chopped

1 tbsp

fresh rosemary

1 tbsp

fresh thyme

2 tbsp

all purpose flour (gluten free would work)

1 tsp

kosher salt

fresh black pepper,

lbs stew beef, trimmed and cut into 2-inch cubes

1/2 cup

Marsala wine

1 lb

Kobacha squash, peeled seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces

1/4 cup

chopped sun dried tomatoes

3 cups

beef broth

2 tbsp

chopped fresh flat leaf parsley

crusty bread, for serving (optional)