[NEW] Orchard Beef Stew

Using fruit at the end of a long cooking time adds both acidity and sweetness to this otherwise classic stew.
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Prep Time: 20 min.
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 20 mins
6 Servings
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[NEW] Orchard Beef Stew

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. canola oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced 1½ lbs. lean stew beef, cubed 2 carrots, sliced
  • 3 cups low-fat, low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 tsp. paprika Pepper to taste 1½ cups mixed pears and apples, cubed

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Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-low heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until soft (5-8 minutes). Add the meat and brown. Add carrots, broth, paprika, and pepper.
  2. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until meat is tender (1-2 hours).
  3. Add the apples and pears. Cover and cook over low heat until fruit is just soft (10-15 minutes).

Nutrition Facts

6 servings per container
Serving size 320 g
Amount per serving
Calories 218
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.5g 11%
Saturated Fat 2.5g 12%
Trans Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 73.9mg 25%
Sodium 361.8mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 11.1g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2.11g 8%
Total Sugars 6g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 25.8g
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 0%
Calcium 33.8mg 2%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Potassium 578.8mg 10%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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