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Stovetop Beef Stew

October 20, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, New Healthy Recipes, Supper, fried, healthy

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hthy Stovetop Beef Stew - This fix-it-and-forget-it beef stew recipe is a huge pot of healthy goodness. Big chunks of fresh veggies and meaty chuck steak are mixed with fragrant garlic and herbs and slowly simmered to a melt in your mouth tenderness. If you are lucky enough to have leftovers, this easy healthy dinner reheats very well for lunch the next day.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 125 mins
Servings: 6-8
Main Ingredient: Beef Chuck Steak
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Stovetop Beef Stew

3 large New potatoes, cut in small chunks
3 pounds Chuck steak
1 cup Fresh string beans, cut in 1-1/2 inch cubes
2 cups Red onion, coarsely sliced
1/2 package Frozen baby green peas
10 milliliters Garlic, minced
1 small Bay leaf
1 cup Dry red wine
pn Basil
1 can 28oz Whole tomatoes, in puree
pn Thyme
pn Oregano
4 Carrots, peeled and cut in small chunks
salt and pepper to taste

** if you only have tomatoes in liquid, not puree, dump the liquid and add tomato paste, to get puree texture

Directions to make Stovetop Beef Stew

Step 1:Heat a large dutch oven until very hot and add the beef cubes. Sear; when browned all over add the red onions and garlic and saute for a minute or two with the beef. Add the wine and allow to cook on high heat for one minute, lower heat to just above a simmer, add the tomatoes and stir to incorporate the ingredients in the tomatoes.
Step 2:Add the rest of the ingredients, except the salt and pepper, give them a few good stirs and cook for about 2 hours, or until the beef is tender, stirring frequently.
Step 3:Check often to insure that there is liquid in the pot. If you see it drying out, add some water, 1/2 cup at a time. Cook with the pot partially covered for the entire time. Taste and adjust seasoning with herbs, salt and pepper and enjoy!

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Healthy Vegetable Stew

June 1, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, Main Course, Supper, healthy

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vegt_stew Healthy Vegetable Stew - There is nothing quite like taste and smell of homemade stew! This healthy recipe is for all the vegetarians out there. All kinds of garden fresh veggies, with more vitamins that you can count, and protein rich lentils, combine to make this colorful stew.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 60 mins
Main Ingredient: Rice, Assorted Vegetables
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Healthy Vegetable Stew

3/4 c Uncooked brown rice
1/2 c Dry lentils,rinsed
1/2 c Chopped onions
1/2 c Sliced celery
1/2 c Sliced carrots
1/4 c Snipped fresh parsley
1 ts Italian seasoning
1 Garlic clove,minced
1 Bay leaf
2 1/2 c Vegetable broth
14 1/2 oz Canned peeled whole tomatoes,undrained,chopped
1 tb Cider vinegar

Directions to make Healthy Vegetable Stew

Step 1:Combine all ingredients and 2 cups water in Dutch oven or large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 55 minutes to 1 hour, or until rice is tender.
Step 2:Remove and discard bay leaf. Serve hot.

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