Novella’s Beef Stew (Gluten Free and Dairy Free Version)
Egg free, gluten free, grain free, lactose free, nut free, peanut free, soy free, keto, low carb.
Prep time/active cook time: about 45-50 min
Passive cook time: 2-3 h
Total time: 3-4 h
Servings: 4 people
This is another family favorite during the long Chicago winters (or any time I need a hug in a bowl, since cooking it reminds me of my mom Novella). This recipe is one of my go tos when I have people over, but I ALWAYS make extra to freeze. What’s better than having a delicious and warm dinner ready during a lazy/couch weekend when it’s super freezing outside?
Depending on who I am feeding, I then pair it with either some polenta, simple mashed cauliflower or brown rice.
The broth i suggest in the ingredients list is allergen friendly, but if your diet allows it feel free to use your favorite broth. To keep it gluten free and low carb I use lupin flour instead of regular flour. If your diet doesn’t allow it, feel free to replace it with arrowroot flour.
Ingredients
Click on the ingredients in the list for buying options (you might find alternative brands in the section Spesa/Grocery of this website).
Novella’s little veggies, 1 tbsp. Alternatively,
Rosemary, 3-5 sprig
Sage, 3 leaves
Bay leaves, 1-2
Parsley, 3-5 sprigs
Carrot, 1 (100 g, 3.5 oz)
Celery heart, 2-3 stalks (100 g, 3.5 oz)
White onion, ½ (100 g, 3.5 oz)
Chuck roast, 2.2 lb. To speed up the searing step, I get it from the store’s counter cut in 3-4 inch pieces.
Olive oil, 12 g (1 tbsp)
Ghee, 13 g (1 tbsp)
Cinnamon, ¼ tsp
Salt, ½ tsp
Pepper, ¼ tsp
Lupin flour or arrowroot flour, 20 g (about 3 tbsp)
Dry white wine (like Pinot Grigio), 110g (1/2 cup)
Diced tomatoes, about 1/3 can (130 g, 4.5 oz)
Vegetable broth or chicken bone broth, 950 g (about 4 cups, 1 liters, 1 qt) or enough to cover the meat.
Basil, 1 bunch
Tools you might be missing:
A big enough stock pot. Mine is 4 inch tall and has a 10 inch diameter.
Immersion blender to blend sauce and veggies at the end into a creamy sauce
Instructions
1. If you’re using Novella’s little veggies skip this step, otherwise bundle rosemary, sage, bay leaves, and parsley together.
2. Wash, clean, and chop the celery, carrot and onion.
3. Pat the meat dry on all sides using paper towels.
4. Warm up oil, butter, and Novella’s little veggies (if you’re using them) in a big stock pot . Sear the meat on each side over medium heat, about 1 minute/side and set it aside. Work in batches if necessary.
5. Lower the heat to medium/low. Add celery, carrot, onion, and cinnamon. Cook for about 10 minutes, mixing every couple of minutes.
6. Increase the heat to medium, add the meat back to the pot, together with salt and pepper. Cook for 3 minutes, mixing every minute.
7. Add the flour and cook for another couple of minutes, mixing well.
8. Add the white wine and let it evaporate (about 10 minutes).
9. Add tomatoes, the bundle of herbs (if you’re NOT using Novella’s little veggies), and cover with broth. Lower the heat, cover, and cook over very low heat for 2-3 hours, until the meat breaks apart easily with a fork Check the meat every 30 minutes and add broth if necessary.
10. When the meat is cooked, discard the bundle of herbs, remove the meat from the pot and set it aside. Add the basil to the pot and blend the liquid and veggies with an immersion blender to create a cream. Put the meat back in.
11. Enjoy!
Notes
You can find inspirations on pairing options by clicking on Recipes in English in the navigation bar and selecting Sides in the filter by course.
The broth i suggest in the ingredients list is allergen friendly, but if your diet allows it feel free to use your favorite broth.
To keep it gluten free and low carb I use lupin flour instead of regular flour. If your diet doesn’t allow it, feel free to replace it with arrowroot flour.
Storing and Reheating
You can store the meat in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days and reheat it in a sauce pan on the stove or in the microwave. Alternatively, you can freeze it for months, defrost it in the refrigerator and heat it up on the stove or in the microwave.
Nutrition
Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, using the ingredient in the list and the USDA Food Database via myFitnessPal. Here we assume vegetable broth and lupin flour, and do not consider calories coming from herbs or spices. This information is meant as a guideline only and should not be construed as a guarantee.
Serving size: 1 | Calories: 467 | Total fat: 20.8 g | Total carbohydrates: 13 g | Total fiber: 5.4 g | Total sugars: 5.9 g | Protein: 58.3 g | Net Carbohydrates: 7.1 g