Diabetic Beef Stew

Name: Diabetic Beef Stew
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 2 medium onions; 4 stalks celery or 1 small celery root, peeled; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 lb lean stewing beef or 1 lb lean stewing lamb; 2 cloves garlic (optional); 3 cups water or 3 cups fat-free broth; 1/4 cup barley; 2 -3 bay leaves; 2 cups peeled diced rutabagas (yellow turnip); 1 cup peeled diced turnip (optional); 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced; 1 medium potato, peeled and diced; 1 cup cleaned button mushroom; 1 (19 ounce) can stewed tomatoes; salt; 1 teaspoon savory; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:1h

This is posted in response to a request for a stew that was low in fat, low in high-glycemic carbohydrates, and high in fibre. I think this fits the bill.

Updated at: Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:57:32 GMT