Beef Stew

Beef Stew is an ideal one-bowl meal that uses fresh herbs and veggies to complement beef chuck roast.

Prep Time: 20 mins   Cook Time: 1 hr 50 mins

Beef Stew has been around for thousands of years. The beautiful flavor of our beef stew comes from fresh herbs, high-quality beef chuck roast, and low-glycemic vegetables. Cook it on the stove for 90 minutes, and you have a filling stew in your bowl for lunch, dinner, or a special holiday meal. A serving of this recipe contains 3-4 ounces of protein and 3 teaspoons of sugar and it's an ideal one-bowl meal for your weight loss journey.

Recipe

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 1 hr 50 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
Yield: 4-5 servings

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound chuck roast, cut into cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or preferred oil)
  • 3 teaspoons of salt
  • 4 ½ cups beef broth divided
  • 4 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • 2 cups cauliflower cut into florets
  • ½ cup carrots peeled and cut into rounds
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 1 cup celery stalk chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced

Instructions:

  1. Heat oil.
    Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Cook beef.
    Season beef with salt. Brown in the pot in single-layer batches, approximately 5 min per batch. Add oil as needed.
  3. Add beef broth.
    Add ½ cup of the beef broth to the pot and scrape off the brown bits off the bottom.
  4. Add additional flavors.
    Add the remaining beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, browned beef cubes, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce to low heat, and cook for 1 ½ hours until tender.
  5. Add veggies and herbs.
    Add cauliflower, carrots, onion, celery, garlic, and the remaining 2 teaspoons of salt. Remove bay leaf and serve.

Nutrition Info:

Serving Size: 1 serving = 3-4 ounces of protein and 3 teaspoons of sugar