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If you’re looking for an old fashioned stew, don’t skip this recipe just because there’s no diced tomatoes or potatoes. The taste will likely surprise you. My recipe for hamburger stew uses pumpkin puree and turnips instead!
In addition to having Graves’ disease, I also have a condition known as vitiligo where areas of my skin no longer tan in the summer. Both of these conditions are autoimmune diseases so I’ve been experimenting with the autoimmune protocol (AIP) eating plan.
AIP compliant foods are low inflammatory. And nightshades like potatoes and tomatoes can aggravate inflammation. That’s why they aren’t allowed on the autoimmune protocol. But potatoes are also high in carbohydrates so you won’t find them in any of my recipes.
Now that you know why I chose the non-traditional ingredients, let’s take a look at my recipe.
Easy Hamburger Stew with Crock Pot Option
Looking for an easy low carb stew recipe? Here’s one that’s hearty, delicious, and AIP Paleo-friendly too.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds ground grass-fed beef or venison
- 1 small onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 32 ounces beef bone broth
- 15 ounces pumpkin puree canned or fresh
- 10 ounces radishes chopped
- 4 stalks celery sliced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper omit for AIP
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon marjoram
- 1/4 teaspoon sage
- 10 ounces spinach chopped (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
Stove-Top:
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Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat. Add ground meat, onion, and garlic. Cook until meat has browned.
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Add in broth, pumpkin, radishes, celery, and spices. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer covered for 20 minutes.
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Add spinach and cook covered for another 10 minutes. Adjust seasonings as needed.
Crock Pot:
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Brown ground meat with onion and garlic then transfer to the slow cooker if needed.
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Add in broth, pumpkin, radishes, celery, and spices. Cook on low for 4-6 hours. Spinach can be added during the last 1-2 hours of cook time.
Recipe Notes
Cabbage or kale can be used in place of the spinach. Cabbage can be added in with the radishes. Kale leaves would be added at the end of cooking similar to the spinach.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Hamburger Stew with Crock Pot Option
Amount Per Serving
Calories 301 Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 64mg21%
Sodium 1190mg52%
Potassium 612mg17%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 20g40%
Vitamin A 9350IU187%
Vitamin C 15.3mg19%
Calcium 78mg8%
Iron 3.4mg19%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Please note that the nutritional information may vary depending on the specific brands of products used. We encourage everyone to check specific product labels in calculating the exact nutritional information.
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