Low Fat Beef Stew Recipes

HEALTHY BEEF STEW

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 4 tablespoons flour, paprika and pepper. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. , In a Dutch oven, brown beef in oil over medium heat. Stir in tomato paste; cook until fragrant and the color starts to darken slightly. Add the water, bouillon, 1-1/2 teaspoons basil, 3/4 teaspoon thyme, 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until meat is almost tender., Add the potatoes, onions and carrots. Cover and simmer 30 minutes longer or until the meat and vegetables are tender., Discard bay leaves. In a small bowl, combine the parsley, salt, and the remaining flour, basil, thyme and garlic powder. Add cold water; stir until smooth. Stir into stew. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

CLASSIC BEEF STEW

Steps:

• In an oven-safe Dutch oven, brown beef in batches in oil; drain. Return all meat to the pan. Add onions, tomatoes, broth, tapioca, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. , Cover stew and bake at 350° for 1 hour. Stir in carrots, potatoes and celery. Bake, covered, 1 hour longer or until meat and vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf.

LOW-FAT BURGUNDY BEEF & VEGETABLE STEW

Steps:

• Trim fat from beef, cut into 1-inch pieces.
• In Dutch oven, heat oil over medium high hunt until hot. Add beef (half at a time) and brown evenly, stirring occasionally.
• Pour off drippings.
• Season with thyme, salt and pepper.
• Stir in broth, wine and garlic. Bring to boil; reduce heat to low.
• Cover tightly and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
• Add carrots and onions.
• Cover and continue cooking 35 to 40 minutes or until beef and vegetables are tender.
• Bring beef stew to a boil over medium-high heat. Add cornstarch mixture; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in sugar snap peas.
• Reduce heat to medium and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until peas are heated through.