Harvest Day Beef Stew

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 2
Harvest Day Beef Stew - Hearty and Nutritious Comfort Food
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

2.5 hours

Ready In

3 hours

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs stewing beef , cut into cubes
4 tomatoes , peeled , seed and chopped ( I usually skip the peeling part )
2 onions , chopped
1 green pepper , chopped
2 cloves garlic , minced
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dry oregano
salt and pepper
2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups chicken broth
1 cup white wine
3 sweet potatoes or 3 yams , peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 ears corn , husked and cut into 1 inch thick slices
2 zucchini , cut into 1/2 inch slices
2 pears , peeled , cored and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 peaches , peeled , pitted and cut into 1/2 inch cubes ( can subsitute frozen , thawed peaches )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
450
Sugar
15g
Fat
18g
Harvest Day Beef Stew is the perfect hearty and comforting main course for the fall and winter months. Made with a variety of colorful and nutritious vegetables including sweet potatoes, corn, zucchini, and a mix of fruits such as pears and peaches, this recipe is a tasty way to use up leftover ingredients from the harvest season. It's a one-pot meal that is perfect for a cozy dinner at home or for serving to a crowd at a holiday party. This recipe is flexible and can be adjusted to include your favorite vegetables, meats, and spices. The possibilities are endless!

Instructions

1.Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large pot or Dutch oven.
2.Add stewing beef and brown on all sides, then remove from pot and set aside.
3.In the same pot, sauté onions, green pepper, and garlic until tender.
4.Add chopped tomatoes, bay leaves, oregano, salt, and pepper, and cook for 5 minutes.
5.Add chicken stock and white wine, bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 1 hour.
6.Add sweet potatoes and corn to the pot, and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
7.Add zucchini, pears, and peaches to the pot and simmer for another 15-20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
8.Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

This beef stew is packed with vegetables, making it a nutritious and filling meal.

Harvest Day Beef Stew is easy to make and perfect for a cozy fall or winter evening.

It is also a great way to use up leftover fruit and vegetables from the harvest season.

CONS

This recipe uses a large number of ingredients and requires some prep work, but the end result is well worth it.

It also takes a bit of time to cook, so plan ahead and make sure to allow for enough time to let it simmer.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is high in vitamins and minerals thanks to the variety of vegetables used, including sweet potatoes, corn, zucchini, and a mix of fruits such as pears and peaches .
Beef is a good source of protein and iron. It’s recommended to use a lean cut, and remove any visible fat, to decrease calorie and fat content.
Chicken stock or broth is low in fat and calories, but high in flavor, so it’s a great way to add depth to this stew without adding unnecessary fat or calories.

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