Diabetic Beef Stew

Nutrition

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   Peel and chop the onions coarsely

2. 2

   Chop the celery coarsely as well

3. 3

   Peel and mince the garlic

4. 4

   Saute the onions and celery until softened in the oil

5. 5

   Remove them to a large stew pot

6. 6

   Add the beef or lamb to the frying pan and cook until browned , stir in the garlic

7. 7

   Then add the meat to the onions and celery

8. 8

   Add the water or broth , the barley and the bay leaves to the stew pot

9. 9

   Peel and chop all the remaining vegetables into bite-sized pieces

10. 10

    Add them to the stew in the order given , then add the tomatoes and the spices

11. 11

    Simmer the stew until the meat is done and the vegetables and barley are tender

12. 12

    Add a little more water if needed

13. 13

    This can be made ahead

14. 14

    Stew keeps and reheats well

15. 15

    Prepare and add the remaining ingredients as listed: rutabagas, turnip, carrot, potato, button mushroom, salt, savory, paprika, oregano, cracked black pepper, worcestershire sauce.