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Southwestern Beef Stew

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Southwestern Beef Stew

This recipe makes 8 servings

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Nutritional Info

Per each of 8 servings: about -
cal 342
pro 31 g
total fat 12 g
sat. fat 3 g
carb 28 g
fibre 4 g
chol 55 mg
sodium 596 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 5
iron 29
vit A 119
vit C 13
folate 21

Serve this chili-inspired stew with baked white or sweet potatoes, crusty whole grain rolls, rice or couscous.

Ingredients

  • 2 lb stewing beef cubes
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 4 large carrots
  • 4 stalks celery
  • 1 tbsp cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1-3/4 cups beef stock
  • 1-1/2 cups frozen corn
  • 1-1/2 cups lima beans
  • fresh Coriander
  • Parsley sprig, optional

Preparation

Cut beef into bite-size cubes, if necessary. In heavy plastic bag, shake together flour and half each of the salt and pepper. Add beef, one-quarter at a time, and shake to coat.

In large heavy ovenproof saucepan, heat half of the vegetable oil over medium-high heat; brown beef, in 4 batches, about 5 minutes each. Transfer to plate; set aside.

Reduce heat to medium; add remaining oil to pan. Fry onions, chili powder and remaining salt and pepper until softened, about 3 minutes. Return beef and any accumulated juices to pan.

Meanwhile, cut carrots and celery into 1-inch (2.5 cm) chunks. Add to pan along with vinegar and honey; stir. Add beef stock; bring to boil, scraping up any brown bits.

Transfer pan to 300°F (150°C) oven; bake until beef is tender, about 2 hours. (Or reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender, about 2 hours.)

Add corn and lima beans; cook until hot. (Make-ahead: Let cool for 30 minutes. Refrigerate, uncovered, until cold. Transfer to conveniently sized airtight containers and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.) Garnish with coriander sprigs, if using.

Additional information :

Tip: To make the stew thicker, in small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp (25 mL) each flour and water. Add to stew along with corn and lima beans. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: October 2005

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