Beef stew with turnips

beef chuck

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Pork shoulder is often less expensive and still provides a rich flavor.

turnips

🥗Healthier: rutabaga

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Potatoes are more commonly available and can provide a similar texture.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Tamari is often available at a similar price point and is gluten-free.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Using seasoned water can reduce costs while still adding flavor.

Cut beef into bite-sized pieces.

Season beef with black pepper and salt.

Heat oil in a pressure cooker.

Brown the beef in batches until golden.

Remove beef and set aside; add chopped shallots, garlic, and ginger to the pot.

Sauté the vegetables until fragrant.

Add cooking wine to deglaze the pot.

Return the beef to the pot and add black bean sauce and chili sauce.

Pour in dark soy sauce and water; stir to combine.

Cover and cook in the pressure cooker for 20 minutes.

Allow to release pressure naturally before opening the lid.

Add chopped turnips and carrots; cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Serve hot.

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