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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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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.


 

Quickie Mushroom Beef Stew

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