Hearty Irish Beef Stew

St. Patrick's Day is around the corner. Try this Irish Beef Stew recipe provided by our Diabetes Center of Excellence.

Irish Beef Stew Ingredients

• 1¼ pounds of top round beef cut into bite-size pieces
• 3 c. of low-fat, low-sodium beef broth
• 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 T fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 leek, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 T extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium/high heat. Add the beef and garlic, and stir until evenly browned. Add salt and pepper. Add the carrots and onion, and cook for three to four minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil. Then reduce to low heat and simmer for about 75 minutes or until the beef is tender. Add the potatoes and simmer for another 30 minutes. Add leeks and rosemary, continuing to simmer uncovered until the potatoes are tender. Amount per serving: 370 calories, 22 g protein, 8 g fat, 40 g carbohydrate It's important to pay attention to serving size. Everyone's dietary needs and restrictions are unique. Check with your diabetes care team about specific questions or concerns. Recipe adapted from Diabetic Gourmet Magazine and Diabetes Forecast