Beef and Vegetable Stew

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
39%
Beef and Vegetable Stew
160 min.
6
297kcal

Suggestions

This hearty beef and vegetable stew is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. With tender chunks of beef, a rich gravy, and an array of veggies, it's a meal that will warm you from the inside out. The best part? It's a one-pot wonder, making cleanup a breeze. This stew is also incredibly versatile – feel free to add in any extra veggies you have on hand, or swap out the beef for chicken or lamb if you're feeling adventurous. The key to a good stew is patience – let it simmer away on the stove for a couple of hours to allow the flavors to develop and the meat to become melt-in-your-mouth tender. Serve it up with a hunk of crusty bread to soak up all that delicious gravy, and you've got yourself a satisfying and nutritious meal that the whole family will love.

This stew is not only delicious but also nutritious, packed with protein, vitamins, and minerals. It's a great way to get your daily dose of veggies, and the beef provides essential amino acids that are important for muscle growth and repair. The recipe is also dairy-free and gluten-free, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions. So, if you're looking for a comforting and healthy meal to add to your repertoire, this beef and vegetable stew is definitely one to try. It's a classic for a reason, and I guarantee it will become a staple in your household.

Ingredients

  •  bay leaves 
  • pound stew meat cubed
  • 10 ounces mushrooms quartered
  • 10 ounces mushrooms quartered
  • 14.5 ounce beef broth low fat, low sodium canned
  • cup carrots chopped
  • teaspoon thyme dried
  • sprig rosemary leaves fresh
  •  onion thinly sliced
  • 10 ounce peas green frozen thawed
  •  potatoes cubed
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper red crushed
  • ounce canned tomatoes canned
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Remove any bits of fat from the meat.
  2. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium high heat.
  3. Saute the meat in the oil for 10 minutes, or until browned on all sides.
  4. Remove meat and set aside.
  5. Add the onion and tomato paste to the pot and saute over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until onion is tender, stirring often. Return the meat to the skillet along with the beef broth, combining with the onion and tomato paste mixture. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until meat is tender.
  6. Add the carrots, potatoes, rosemary, thyme, bay leaf and crushed red pepper flakes and simmer, covered, for another 45 minutes. (Note: It may be necessary to add some water if the stew seems too thick.)
  7. Finally, add the mushrooms and the peas and allow stew to heat through, about another 10 to 15 minutes.
  8. Remove bay leaf and rosemary sprig before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories297kcal
Protein34.72%
Fat20.06%
Carbs45.22%

Properties

Glycemic Index
50.65
Glycemic Load
17.76
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
30.712174156438%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.92mg
Kaempferol
1.02mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
4.51mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:297.14kcal
14.86%
Fat:6.8g
10.46%
Saturated Fat:1.77g
11.07%
Carbohydrates:34.48g
11.49%
Net Carbohydrates:26.95g
9.8%
Sugar:8.43g
9.36%
Cholesterol:46.87mg
15.62%
Sodium:235.76mg
10.25%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Protein:26.47g
52.94%
Vitamin A:4021.41IU
80.43%
Vitamin C:47.18mg
57.19%
Vitamin B3:11.23mg
56.13%
Vitamin B6:1.08mg
54.15%
Selenium:31.21µg
44.58%
Potassium:1440.25mg
41.15%
Phosphorus:378.01mg
37.8%
Vitamin B2:0.63mg
37.11%
Copper:0.64mg
32.19%
Zinc:4.7mg
31.36%
Fiber:7.53g
30.1%
Vitamin B1:0.4mg
26.84%
Manganese:0.53mg
26.69%
Vitamin K:26.15µg
24.91%
Vitamin B12:1.44µg
23.94%
Iron:4.26mg
23.64%
Vitamin B5:2.27mg
22.69%
Folate:85.39µg
21.35%
Magnesium:77.32mg
19.33%
Vitamin E:1.04mg
6.91%
Calcium:66.3mg
6.63%
Vitamin D:0.19µg
1.26%
Source:Allrecipes