Braised Beef and Vegetable Bake

Name: Braised Beef and Vegetable Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound beef stew meat (cut into 1-inch cubes); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 0.5 cup yellow onion (finely diced); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 cup beef broth (gluten-free); 1 tablespoon gluten-free tomato paste; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 2 red potatoes (medium, peeled and quartered); 2 carrots (medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces)

Tender chunks of beef slow-baked with peeled potatoes and carrots in a savory, rich broth until fork-tender.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 1 hr
Servings: 2
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Medium
Cost: $6.78/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Residue
High-Protein
Low-Sugar

Ingredients

1 pound beef stew meat (cut into 1-inch cubes)
1 tablespoon olive oil
0.5 cup yellow onion (finely diced)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 cup beef broth (gluten-free)
1 tablespoon gluten-free tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried thyme
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
2 red potatoes (medium, peeled and quartered)
2 carrots (medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in an oven-safe Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Brown 1 pound beef stew meat on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove beef and set aside.
Add 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in 2 cloves minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
Return beef to the pot. Stir in 1 cup gluten-free beef broth, 1 tablespoon gluten-free tomato paste, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Add 2 medium peeled and quartered red potatoes and 2 medium peeled and cut carrots.
Bring to a simmer, then cover the pot and transfer to the preheated oven. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until beef and vegetables are very tender. (Cooking time can be adjusted for softer results, if preferred).
Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serve hot.

Notes

For best results, ensure all vegetables are cut to a similar size for even cooking. This dish can also be cooked in a slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours after browning the beef.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 580
Protein: 56.6 g
Carbohydrates: 41 g
Fat: 23.1 g
Fiber: 5.1 g
Sodium: 1130 mg
Saturated Fat: 6.3 g
Sugar: 7.7 g
Cholesterol: 152 mg