Tomato Beef Stew Recipe

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces calories and is often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has similar health benefits and can be more affordable.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener with a distinct flavor.

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

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

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add cubed beef and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Incorporate chopped tomatoes, carrots, and potatoes into the pot.

Pour in beef broth and soy sauce, stirring to combine.

Add sugar, bay leaves, and black pepper, then bring to a simmer.

Cover and reduce heat to low, cooking for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with chopped green onions and parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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