Chuckwagon Trail Stew | Cowboy Beef Stew

beef chuck

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: beef shank

Lean turkey reduces fat while maintaining protein.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth offers a lighter flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

Dice up 1 pound of bacon.

Heat a large pot over high heat.

Add the diced bacon to the pot and cook until browned.

Remove the bacon and set aside.

Cut the chuck roast into chunks and add to the pot.

Brown the beef chunks on all sides.

Sprinkle 2-3 handfuls of flour over the beef and stir to coat.

Add the cooked bacon back into the pot with the beef.

Season with original seasoning.

Simmer the stew for at least 2 hours until everything is tender.

Cooking Techniques

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