Fava Beans Beef Stew Part 1 of 2 (Broad Bean Stew)

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

fava beans

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Edamame is a good alternative with similar texture and protein.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is often similar in price.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth can reduce calories and costs.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced beef and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Mix in chopped carrot and celery, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Stir in tomato paste, cumin, coriander, and paprika, cooking for 2 minutes.

Pour in beef broth and add bay leaves, bringing to a simmer.

Add fava beans and season with salt and black pepper.

Cover and simmer for 1-1.5 hours, until beef is tender.

Remove bay leaves and stir in chopped parsley before serving.

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