Healthy Beef Stew Recipe
created by
Cara D. Apr. 18, 2025
“Beef veggies and barley soup. Added spinach”
Coach Coach Chiquita
“Great job Cara! Youve exceeded your weekly goal of 6 protein & fiber-rich lunches. Your beef veggies and barley soup with spinach is perfect - lean protein fiber-rich and nutritious. Keep up the variety in your meals. No further action needed this week but keep tracking your progress. Keep it up!”
Instructions
1.
1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
2.
2. Add the beef cubes to the pot, browning them on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
3.
3. Stir in the carrots, peas, corn, and barley, mixing well.
4.
4. Pour in the beef broth and add thyme, black pepper, and salt. Bring to a boil.
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5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 30 minutes, or until the beef is tender and barley is cooked.
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6. Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes until wilted.
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7. Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve hot.
Ingredients
1.
1 lb lean beef (chuck or sirloin), cut into cubes
2.
1 cup barley, rinsed
3.
2 cups spinach, chopped
4.
2 carrots, diced
5.
1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
6.
1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
7.
1 onion, chopped
8.
4 cups low-sodium beef broth
9.
2 cloves garlic, minced
10.
1 tsp dried thyme
11.
1 tsp black pepper
12.
Salt to taste
13.
1 tbsp olive oil
Nutrition
calories
320
fat
8
saturates
3
carbohydrates
40
fibres
10
sugar
5
addedSugar
0
protein
25
Healthy Beef Stew Recipe
My Rating
Cara D.Author
"Beef veggies and barley soup. Added spinach"
Coach Coach Chiquita
"Great job Cara! Youve exceeded your weekly goal of 6 protein & fiber-rich lunches. Your beef veggies and barley soup with spinach is perfect - lean protein fiber-rich and nutritious. Keep up the variety in your meals. No further action needed this week but keep tracking your progress. Keep it up!"