Slow cooked to perfection, this warming low fat braised beef dish is ideal on cold evenings or any time you want comfort food. Enjoy as is or serve some noodles or warm crusty bread on the side.
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pound lean stewing beef (top round or sirloin tip round)
- 1 medium potato, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 8-ounce pack cremini mushrooms
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 cup fat-free beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tsp Italian blend herbs
Preparation:
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven.
Brown beef in two batches and transfer to a plate.
Add potato, carrots, onion, celery, garlic and mushrooms to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes. Sprinkle flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously. Stir in wine, scraping any brown bits. Add broth, tomato paste and herbs, and stir well. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Add browned beef then cover pot with a tight-fitting lid. Transfer to a 300 degree oven for 2 1/2 hours or cook (covered) on the stovetop at a bare simmer for the same period of time, stirring occasionally.
Serves 4.
Per Serving: Calories 287, Calories from Fat 61, Total Fat 6.8g (sat 1.4g), Cholesterol 51mg, Sodium 201mg, Carbohydrate 33.6g, Fiber 5.3g, Protein 23g
