Low Glycemic Index Recipes - Beef Stew

Beef Stew

Great hearty low glycemic index stew. To save time in the morning, chop vegetables the night before. If you don't have a slow cooker, combine ingredients in a large covered stockpot and simmer for 1 and 1/2 to two hours

Ingredients

2 lbs top sirloin steak
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 and 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 and 1/2 cups cups beef broth
1 tsp worchestershire sauce
1 clove garlic
1 bay leaf
1 tsp paprika
4 medium carrots, chopped
12 small new potatos, quartered (or 3 regular potatos, diced)
2 medium onions, chopped
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced

Directions

This stew can be prepared in a slow cooker or stove-top.

For slow-cooker method, mix flour, salt and pepper. Toss meat with flour mixture in a bowl, until well-combined. Place meat in slow-cooker. Add remaining ingredients to slow cooker and stir to combine. Cover and cook on low 10 to 12 hours or on high for 4-6 hours.

If using stove-top method, mix flour, salt and pepper. Toss meat with flour mixture in a bowl, until well-combined. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in large covered stock pot. Add beef and cook until browned. Add remaining ingredients to pot and stir to combine. Cover and simmer for 1 and 1/2 to 2 hours.