Diabetic Savory Beef Stew

Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 2 1/2 lbs eye of round roast, visible fat removed, bite-size pieces
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 cup finely chopped onion (about 2 medium)
• 5 1/2 cups beef broth (low-sodium variety)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram, crumbled
• 1 bay leaf, broken in half
• 1 lb red potatoes, unpeeled (about 3 medium)
• 2 large carrots
• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms (3 to 3-1/2)
• 1 cup red bell pepper, diced (1 medium)
• 1/2 cup green onion, thinly sliced (green and parts)
• 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium variety)
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup tomato paste (low sodium variety)
• 1 teaspoon salt-free italian herb seasoning
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 * preheat broiler.
• 2 * lightly spray a broiler pan and rack with vegetable oil spray. broil meat about 6 inches from heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until meat is brown on all sides, turning occasionally.
• 3 * spray a stock pot with vegetable oil spray and heat over medium-high heat. add oil and swirl to coat bottom of pot. saute onions until translucent.
• 4 * add meat, any pan juices, 5-1/2 cups broth, thyme, marjoram, and bay leaf. bring to a boil over high heat. reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1-1/2 hours or until meat is tender.
• 5 * meanwhile, cut potatoes into chunks, slice carrots, and quarter mushrooms. add to pot. simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
• 6 * add bell pepper and green onion.
• 7 * in a medium bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients. pour into stew. bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. reduce heat to low. cook for 5 minutes, or until thickened, stirring constantly. remove bay leaf before serving stew.