Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Resistant Starch Potatoes Type 1 DiabeticFriendly

Description:

This Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Resistant Starch Potatoes is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for those who prefer soft textures. The long, slow cooking process allows the flavors to develop, creating a delicious and wholesome stew. Allowing the cooked potatoes to sit in the fridge overnight increases the formation of resistant starch, making it a better option for individuals with diabetes.

Ingredients:

• Stew beef, cubed (GI: 0, Carbs: 0g)
• Carrots, sliced (GI: 35, Carbs: 12g)
• Celery, chopped (GI: 15, Carbs: 3g)
• Onion, diced (GI: 10, Carbs: 11g)
• Garlic, minced (GI: 0, Carbs: 1g)
• Resistant starch potatoes, boiled and cooled (GI: 50, Carbs: 30g)
• Low-sodium beef broth (GI: 0, Carbs: 0g)
• Tomato paste (GI: 0, Carbs: 6g)
• Worcestershire sauce (GI: 0, Carbs: 3g)
• Bay leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions:

1. In a skillet, brown the stew beef over medium-high heat.
2. Place the browned beef, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, resistant starch potatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaves in a slow cooker.
3. Pour the low-sodium beef broth over the ingredients in the slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the beef is tender.
5. Before serving, taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Remove the bay leaves.

Flavor Profile:

This Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Resistant Starch Potatoes offers a rich and savory flavor with tender beef and vegetables simmered in a hearty broth. The use of resistant starch potatoes adds a velvety texture to the stew while providing a beneficial impact on blood sugar levels for individuals with diabetes.

Serving Size:

This recipe serves 6.

Nutritional Facts:

Serving Size	Amount per Serving
Calories	280
Total Fat	8g
- Saturated Fat	3g
Cholesterol	60mg
Sodium	480mg
Total Carbohydrates	27g