ANCIENT GRAIN BEEF STEW

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My version of beef stew is comfort food with a healthy twist. I use lentils and red quinoa rather than potatoes. If leftover stew seems too thick, add more beef stock when reheating. -Margaret Roscoe, Keystone Heights, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 celery ribs with leaves, chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1-1/2 cups dried lentils, rinsed
1/2 cup red quinoa, rinsed
5 large bay leaves
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cartons (32 ounces each) beef stock

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add beef; brown on all sides. Transfer meat and drippings to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cook, covered, on low for 6-8 hours, until meat is tender. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 797mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Roji Kc
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This stew is a waste of time and ingredients. It's bland, watery, and the beef is tough.


Christopher Stanley
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my stew turned out watery. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Sihab Portal
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I found this stew to be a bit bland. I had to add a lot of salt and pepper to make it taste good.


Danish Dub
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This stew is a bit too thick for my taste, but the flavor is good.


Joanne Ramos
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I'm not a big fan of beef stew, but this one is really good. The ancient grains and vegetables add a lot of flavor and texture.


Joe Wood
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This stew is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting.


Ikram Jani
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I love how easy this stew is to make. I just threw all the ingredients in my slow cooker and let it cook all day. When I came home from work, dinner was ready!


Arif Malang
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This stew is hearty and flavorful, and the ancient grains give it a nice chewy texture. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was perfect.


Joy Baken
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I was a bit skeptical about using ancient grains in a beef stew, but I'm so glad I tried it! They really add a unique flavor and texture to the dish. I'll definitely be making this stew again.


Bryant Austin
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This stew is a keeper! I've made it twice now and both times it's been a hit with my family. The flavors are so rich and satisfying, and the ancient grains add a really nice texture.


great musa59
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Made this stew last night and it was absolutely delicious! The beef was so tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially loved the addition of the ancient grains, which gave the stew a nice nutty flavor.