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Ancient Grain Beef Stew

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Prep: 25 min. Cook: 6 hours

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Margaret M. Roscoe, Keystone Heights, Florida

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Updated on Sep. 22, 2022

My version of beef stew is comfort food with a healthy twist. I use lentils and red quinoa rather than potatoes. If leftover stew seems too thick, add more beef stock when reheating. —Margaret Roscoe, Keystone Heights, Florida


Test Kitchen tips
  • Quinoa is a bead shaped grain that expands when cooked. It is nutrient-dense and has more protein than any other grain. Look for it near the rice in the grocery store.
  • Top with a dollop of Greek yogurt and fresh cilantro.
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    Yield: 10 servings
    Prep: 25 min
    Cook: 6 hours
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    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
    • 4 celery ribs with leaves, chopped
    • 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
    • 1 large onion, chopped
    • 1-1/2 cups dried lentils, rinsed
    • 1/2 cup red quinoa, rinsed
    • 5 large bay leaves
    • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
    • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
    • 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
    • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
    • 2 cartons (32 ounces each) beef stock
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    Directions

    1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add beef; brown on all sides. Transfer meat and drippings to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cook, covered, on low for 6-8 hours, until meat is tender. Discard bay leaves.

    Nutrition Facts

    1-1/3 cups: 261 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 797mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
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