The spice blend in this healthy beef stew recipe—cinnamon, allspice, and cloves—may conjure images of apple pie, but the combo is a great fit in savory applications too. Serve over creamy polenta or buttered whole-wheat egg noodles.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
3-3 1/2 pounds beef chuck roast, trimmed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, sliced
1 cup red wine
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, preferably San Marzano
5 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium turnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Chopped fresh basil for garnish
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Directions
Combine salt, cinnamon, allspice, pepper, and cloves in a small bowl. Rub the mixture all over the beef.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the beef and cook until browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.
Add onion and garlic to the pan. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add wine and tomatoes (with their juice); bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits and breaking up the tomatoes. Add the mixture to the slow cooker along with carrots and turnips.
Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 8 hours.
Remove the beef from the slow cooker and slice. Serve the beef with the sauce and vegetables, garnished with basil, if desired.
Tips
Active: 40 minutes Slow-cooker time: 4-8 hours
To make ahead: Refrigerate the browned beef (Steps 1-2) and tomato mixture (Step 3) separately for up to 1 day. Bring the tomato mixture to a boil before adding to the slow cooker.
Equipment: 5- to 6-quart slow cooker
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 318 | Calories |
| 11g | Fat |
| 13g | Carbs |
| 35g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Serving Size 3 oz. beef & 1 cup of vegetables each | |
| Calories 318 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Carbohydrate 13g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% |
| Total Sugars 6g | |
| Protein 35g | 69% |
| Total Fat 11g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 16% |
| Cholesterol 99mg | 33% |
| Vitamin A 6777IU | 136% |
| Vitamin C 17mg | 19% |
| Folate 26mcg | 7% |
| Sodium 538mg | 23% |
| Calcium 69mg | 5% |
| Iron 4mg | 19% |
| Magnesium 36mg | 9% |
| Potassium 698mg | 15% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.
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