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Beef or Turkey Stew

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From: National Diabetes Education Program

Quick Facts

Servings: 5
Prep Time: 45 min.
Cook Time: 1 hr. 45 min.
Total: 2 hr. 30 min.

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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.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean beef or turkey breast, cut into cubes
  • 2 Tbs whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1 1/2 Tbs olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium onions, sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 1 medium red/green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium tomato, finely minced
  • 5 cups beef or turkey broth, fat removed
  • 5 small potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 12 small carrots, cut into large chunks
  • 1 1/4 cups green peas

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 375 °F.
  • Mix the whole wheat flour with salt, pepper, and cumin. Roll the beef or turkey cubes in the mixture. Shake off excess flour.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add beef or turkey cubes and sauté until nicely brown, about 7-10 minutes.
  • Place beef or turkey in an ovenproof casserole dish.
  • Add minced garlic, onions, celery, and peppers to skillet and cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in tomato and broth. Bring to a boil and pour over turkey or beef in casserole dish. Cover dish tightly and bake for 1 hour at 375 °F.
  • Remove from oven and stir in potatoes, carrots, and peas. Bake for another 20-25 minutes or until tender.

Nutrition Note: Nutrition calculated using beef.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 320
  Calories from Fat 62 (19%)
(11%)Total Fat 7g
(8%)Saturated Fat 2g
Poly-Unsaturated Fat 0g
Mono-Unsaturated Fat 0g
(13%)Cholesterol 40mg
(22%)Sodium 520mg
(0%)Potassium 0mg
Total Carbohydrate 41g
(32%)Dietary Fibre 8g
Sugars 9g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(48%)Protein 24g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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