Beef or Turkey Stew
This dish goes nicely with a green leaf lettuce and cucumber salad and a dinner roll. Plantains or corn can be used in place of the potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size | 3 ounces of beef with 1 cup vegetables |
Calories | 326 |
Total Fat | 15 g |
Total Carbohydrate | 21 g |
Protein | 27 g |
Ingredients and Preparation
Ingredients | Measures |
---|---|
Lean beef or turkey breast cut into cubes | 1 pound |
Whole wheat flour | |
Salt (optional) | ¼ teaspoon |
Pepper | ¼ teaspoon |
Cumin | ¼ teaspoon |
Olive oil | 1½ tablespoons |
Garlic, minced | 2 cloves |
Medium onions, sliced | 2 |
Celery, sliced | 2 stalks |
Medium red/green bell pepper, sliced | 1 |
Medium tomato, finely minced | 1 |
Beef or turkey broth, fat removed | 5 cups |
Small potatoes, peeled and cubed | 5 |
Small carrots | 12 |
Green peas | 1¼ cups |
- Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Mix the whole wheat flour with salt, pepper, and cumin, and roll the beef or turkey cubes in the mixture. Shake off excess flour.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef or turkey cubes and sauté until nicely brown, about 7-10 minutes.
- Place the beef or turkey in an ovenproof casserole.
- Add minced garlic, onions, celery, and peppers to the skillet and cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato and broth. Bring to a boil and pour over the turkey or beef pieces. Cover the casserole tightly and bake for 1 hour at 375°F.
- Remove from the oven and stir in the potatoes, carrots, and peas. Bake for another 20-25 minutes, or until tender.
Daily Servings According to Diabetes Food Guide Pyramid
Serving From Grains/Beans/Starchy Vegetable Group:
1
Serving From Vegetable Group:
1
Serving From Meat Group:
1
Serving From Fat: 1
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