Savoring Life, Salt-Free: Beef Stew
By barbecuing the London broil steak first, you'll infuse the meat with a delicious smoky flavor that enhances the overall taste of the stew. The subsequent slow cooking in the crock pot ensures tender and flavorful results. Adjust the cooking time according to your crock pot's specifications. Embrace the wonderful combination of barbecuing and slow cooking in this salt-free beef stew, made just the right size for your 1.5-quart crock pot.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked London broil steak chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 2 carrots peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks sliced
- ½ pound small golden potatoes halved
- 1 can 14.5 ounces no-salt-added diced tomatoes
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 serrano pepper finely chopped (adjust the amount according to your preferred level of spiciness)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to high heat.
- Season the London broil steak with your favorite salt-free seasoning or marinade. Place the steak on the hot grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until it reaches your desired level of doneness. For a rare steak, aim for an internal temperature of around 125°F (52°C).
- Once cooked to your liking, remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes. Then, chop the steak into bite-sized pieces.
- In a 1.5-quart crock pot, combine the chopped barbecued London broil steak, diced onion, minced garlic, carrots, celery, small golden potatoes, diced tomatoes (with their juices), low-sodium beef broth, bay leaf, dried thyme, paprika, freshly ground black pepper, and the finely chopped serrano pepper. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are tender and the flavors have melded together.
- Remove the bay leaf from the stew. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Ladle the beef stew into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy the comforting flavors!
Nutrition
Calories: 39kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 3gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 266mgPotassium: 468mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10496IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
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