Front Range Beef Stew
Rocky Mountain Stew combines tender sirloin tips with potatoes, carrots, tiny whole onions, and green peas in a thick, hearty broth. Paprika, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and a bay leaf give the beef and vegetables a warmly seasoned, gently tangy flavor. Serve it as a comforting cold-weather dinner with crusty bread.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook3 hrs
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Front Range Beef Stew, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 59
- Heart Health
- 42
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large pot over medium heat, cook sirloin in oil until quite brown. Pour water over the meat and drippings and cook, stirring, 2 minutes, until a dark gravy forms. Stir in water with the salt, lemon juice, paprika, garlic, sugar, Worcestershire, and bay leaf. Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
- 2
Stir potatoes and carrots into the simmering stew and cook until tender, 20 minutes.
- 3
Stir in onions. In a small bowl, combine flour with water. Stir the flour mixture into the stew and cook until the stew thickens. Top with peas just before serving.
- Calories 308.38 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 23.48 g Good Source 47%
- Carbohydrate 29.77 g 11%
- Total Fat 10.88 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 2.84 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 60.78 mg High 20%
- Sodium 134.05 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 5.13 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 8.01 g --
- Added Sugars 4.29 g Moderate 9%
- Calcium 63.22 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.26 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 749.36 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 2.58 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 2.73 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Front Range Beef Stew is made with 18 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 3 hrs 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Carrot, Cubed Steak, and Diced Carrots. Each serving provides about 308.38 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Front Range Beef Stew made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Carrot, Cubed Steak, Diced Carrots, Dried Bay Leaves. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Front Range Beef Stew?
- About 3 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 3 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 308.38 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Front Range Beef Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Front Range Beef Stew healthy?
- Front Range Beef Stew has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 308.38 calories and 23.48 g of protein, or 47% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 134.05 mg (6% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.84 g (14% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.29 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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