Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Choose a gluten free flour such as tapioca flour for this dish.
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Bryan Miller, NY Times Restaurant Critic
Family Friendly tip - instead of purchasing stew beef ready cut at the market, purchase a chuck roast and cut your own. You'll save money and ultimately calories as you can trim the fat yourself.
Fresh thyme gives this a lovely boost but if your preference is to use dry, two fresh sprigs would be roughly 1 1/2 teaspoons of dried thyme.
While this dish stands well on its own, it really is great served over brown rice, which for half a cup per serving will add approximately 100 calories to the dish.
Servings: 6 | Serving size: about 2 cups
Cooking Time: 45 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2,3,4,5.
This recipe makes great leftovers.
Serve with Brown and Wild Rice or Brown Rice
4 Tbsp | flour (divided) |
1 lb | beef chuck (well trimmed, cubed) |
4 Tbsp | olive oil (divided) |
1 small | onion (diced) |
1 lbs | crimini mushrooms (sliced) |
1/4 tsp | salt |
2 cloves | garlic (minced) |
1/2 cup | red wine |
1 15 ounce can | low sodium beef broth |
2 | sprigs fresh thyme |
1 tsp | fresh ground black pepper (to taste) |
Trim and cube the beef and toss in 2 tablespoons of flour to coat. Heat the olive oil in a heavy pan and sear the meat in batches, remove and set aside when brown.
Add the onion and garlic to the pan and saute for 2 or 3 minutes over medium low heat, being careful not to burn the garlic. Add the mushrooms and salt and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the wine and the beef broth, add ground pepper to taste, stir and bring to a boil. Return the beef to the pan and reduce the heat to low.
Add the thyme to the pot, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix together the remaining 2 tablespoons of flour with a little water and add to the pot, stirring until well incorporated. Remove from the heat and leave covered for a few minutes prior to serving.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: about 1 cup
Servings: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 263 | Calories from Fat 118 |
% Daily Value |
Total Fat 13g | 20% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 13% |
Monounsaturated Fat 8g | |
Trans Fat 0g | |
Cholesterol 43mg | 14% |
Sodium 337mg | 14% |
Total Carbohydrates 9g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
Sugars 2g | |
Protein 19g |
Vitamin A 1% | Vitamin C 2% |
Calcium 3% | Iron 15% |
Vitamin K 6 mcg | Potassium 684 mg |
Magnesium 33 mg |