Name: Lean Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: 2 lbs extra lean beef; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves garlic; 4 celery stalks, chopped; 1 cup carrots, chopped; 2 cups mushrooms, sliced; 1 small yellow onion, diced; 1 tsp garlic salt; 1 tsp garlic powder; cracked black pepper; 1 tsp dried thyme or 1 sprig thyme leaves; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tbsp coconut aminos; 2 bay leaves; 6 cupsbeef broth; 5 medium red potatoes, chopped; 3/4 cup frozen peas; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 2 tbsp cold water; 2 tbsp fresh minced parsley for garnish

Yield: 8

Author: Leah K. Egwuatu

Lean Beef Stew

a comforting, hearty yet healthy bowl of lean beef, creamy potatoes, carrots and mushrooms in a savory broth!

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 45 MinTotal time: 1 Hour

Ingredients

stew

2 lbs extra lean beef
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic
4 celery stalks, chopped
1 cup carrots, chopped
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp garlic powder
cracked black pepper
1 tsp dried thyme or 1 sprig thyme leaves
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp coconut aminos
2 bay leaves
6 cupsbeef broth
5 medium red potatoes, chopped
3/4 cup frozen peas
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp cold water
2 tbsp fresh minced parsley for garnish

Instructions

in a large dutch oven over medium-high heat, add olive oil
once hot, add lean beef in an even layer and sear for 4 minutes, flip, and sear for another 4 minutes
season with 1/2 tsp garlic salt & black pepper
remove beef from pan
add onion, celery, carrots, and mushrooms to the pan drippings and let sauté for 2-3 minutes.
add garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes.
season vegetables with remaining garlic salt, garlic powder, thyme, cracked black pepper, tomato paste, liquid aminos and stir until combined
add bay leaves, potatoes, broth, and lean beef into the pot
turn heat to high and bring pot to a full boil; reduce heat and let simmer for 40 minutes, covered
combine cornstarch and cold water and mix until combined
add to pot along with frozen peas and let cook/simmer for 5 more minutes, covered
sprinkle with fresh parsley and enjoy!

Notes:

if you aren't using low sodium broth, be mindful of this when seasoning meat and veggies with garlic salt. once the flavors marry in the fridge overnight, this stew will be even more flavorful the next day.

Calories

198

Fat (grams)

Carbs (grams)

Fiber (grams)

Sugar (grams)

Protein (grams)

Sodium (milligrams)

291