Diabetic Savory Beef Stew

Chef #1183488's Note:

I found this recipe while doing some research for my father-in-law. We loved it! Hearty but healthy! Yum!

• Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Serves: 12

Yield: 12.0

• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 2 ½ lbs eye of round roast , visible fat removed, bite-size pieces
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 cup finely chopped onion (about 2 medium)
• 5 ½ cups beef broth (low-sodium variety)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme , crumbled
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram , crumbled
• 1 bay leaf , broken in half
• 1 lb red potatoes , unpeeled (about 3 medium)
• 2 large carrots
• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms (3 to 3-1/2)
• 1 cup red bell pepper , diced (1 medium)
• ½ cup green onion , thinly sliced (green and white parts)
• 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium variety)
• ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• ¼ cup tomato paste (low sodium variety)
• 1 teaspoon salt-free Italian herb seasoning
• ¾ teaspoon pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. * Preheat broiler.
2. * Lightly spray a broiler pan and rack with vegetable oil spray. Broil meat about 6 inches from heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until meat is brown on all sides, turning occasionally.
3. * Spray a stock pot with vegetable oil spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add oil and swirl to coat bottom of pot. Saute onions until translucent.
4. * Add meat, any pan juices, 5-1/2 cups broth, thyme, marjoram, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1-1/2 hours or until meat is tender.
5. * Meanwhile, cut potatoes into chunks, slice carrots, and quarter mushrooms. Add to pot. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
6. * Add bell pepper and green onion.
7. * In a medium bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients. Pour into stew. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low. Cook for 5 minutes, or until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove bay leaf before serving stew.