Beef stew – high protein, low carb, under 250 cals

This Italian-inspired beef stew recipe is rich, high protein, low carb, under 250 calories, and simple to make. What more could you ask for?

Nutritional information

Recipe makes: 4 servings
Calories 243 per serving
Protein: 27g per serving
Carbs: 9g per serving
Fat: 11g per serving

Ingredients

– 500g stewing beef
– 350ml vegetable stock
– 2  red onions, quartered
– 1  red pepper, chopped
– 1  green pepper, chopped
– 2  carrots, chopped
– 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
– 1 tps tomato purée
– 1 tps Italian seasoning
– 1 tps rosemary
– salt and pepper

Cooking instructions

1. Gently fry the onions and garlic.

2. Add the peppers, carrots, tomato purée, stock, seasoning, and beef to the pan.

3. Cover and simmer for 40 minutes.

4. Remove the lid and simmer for a further 20 minutes.

5. Split into four bowls and serve.

 

Source: foodforfitness.co.uk.