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Simple Beef or Turkey Stew

Simple Beef or Turkey Stew

A hearty baked beef or turkey stew with tender meat, potatoes, carrots, peas, and vegetables in a savory seasoned broth. It is a warm, rustic comfort dish with simple homestyle flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 326
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean beef or turkey breast, cubbed
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp cumin
  • 1 ½ tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium onions, sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 1 medium red or green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium tomato, finely minced
  • 5 cups of beef or turkey broth with fat removed
  • 5 small potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 12 small carrots
  • 1 ¼ cup green peas

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven 375°F
  2. Mix the flour, salt, pepper and cumin together. Roll the beef or turkey cubes in the mixture and shake off extra flour.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef or turkey cubs and saute until nicely brown, about 7-10 minutes.
  4. Place meat in a casserole dish.
  5. Add garlic, onions, celery, and peppers into skillet and cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  6. Add tomatoe and broth to skillet and stir. Bring to a boil and poor over cubed meat.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
  8. Serve hot.

Notes

Daily Servings According to Diabetes Food Guide Pyramid
Grains/Beans/Starchy Vegetables Group: 1
Vegetable Group: 1
Meat Group: 1
Fat: 1