Pregnancy Friendly Beef, Cabbage & Onion Stew
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4 servings
- 1 Ā½ lb beef chuck, cut into 1 Ā½-inch cubes
Ingredient noteCook all meat thoroughly when pregnant.
- 1 Ā½ tsp salt, divided
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Ā½ small green cabbage (about 1 lb), cored and cut into 2-inch wedges
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Ingredient noteOregano is fine during pregnancy in normal cooking amounts - this recipe uses about 1/4 tsp per serving. The caution is about concentrated oregano oil and large medicinal doses.
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels and season all over with 1 tsp of the salt. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 2
Add the beef in a single layer, working in two batches if needed to avoid crowding, and sear undisturbed for 3ā4 minutes per side until deeply browned on at least two sides. Transfer the seared beef to a plate and set aside.
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