Beef Stew (meatless)

Portion Size: 1 cup 

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
2 1/2 Pounds imitation beef chunks
¼ cup all purpose flour
2 Tablespoons vegetable cooking oil 
4 cups cubed potatoes 
4 cups mixed (frozen peas, carrots, corn and green bean variety) vegetables
2 onions, cut into wedges Wash, peel and cut into wedges
3 teaspoons low sodium vegan beef bouillon granules ( contains yeast) 
¼ cup soy sauce 
2 teaspoons oregano 
1 teaspoon basil 
½ teaspoon pepper
2 bay leaves 
4 cups low salt tomato sauce

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1In a small skillet, heat oil and flour. Cook on low until light brown. 
2Add 2 cups water and bring to a boil.  Add beef granules.
3In a large pot (or crock pot) layer potatoes, vegetables, and onion. Add meat. Pour in flour mixture. 
4Add  soy sauce, oregano, basil, pepper and bay leaf.
5If using a crock pot cook on low heat for 10 to 12 hours or on high heat for 5 to 6 hours.Cook until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F  for 15 seconds
6If using a large pot on the stove top, bring mixture to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 ½ hour or until meat is tender. Discard bay leaves.Cook until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F  for 15 seconds

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates