6 Week Makeover Hearty Beef Stew (low Fat , Low Sodium)

Total Time: 5 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 2 lbs lean beef, cut in 1-inch cubes (chicken or turkey)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 fresh garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon marjoram
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup red wine
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 4 cups potatoes, chopped
• 2 cups carrots, chopped
• 8 ounces mushrooms, chopped

Recipe

• 1 in a dutch oven or large pot, sear beef over medium high heat, stirring to brown all sides.
• 2 add onion and garlic plus 1 tbsp of water and continue cooking until onion is translucent and softened.
• 3 add spices, stirring quickly to coat for 1 minute. add water, wine and 2 cups potatoes. bring to a boil.
• 4 reduce heat to low. simmer uncovered 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally, until potatoes begin to break down and dissolve, thickening broth.
• 5 add remaining potatoes and additional veggies, as well as additional 1-2 cups water if necessary.
• 6 return to boil and cook over low heat for another hour, or until vegetables are tender.
• 7 tip: to cut 3 hours of time, after adding the wine and water, add all vegetables including 2 cups of potatoes, replace 2 cups of potatoes for 1/2-1 cup of leftover mashed potatoes and add it as well (this will thicken the stew). just cook for another hour until veggies are tender.