Cozy Lean Beef and Root Vegetable Stew
A rich, slow-simmered beef steak stew packed with sweet potato, carrot, and dark kale. High in protein and fiber for steady energy and restorative comfort.
Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becky + Lila
Becky created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; the flavor deepens overnight.
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Instructions
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Next: Place a medium saucepan or Dutch oven…
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Place a medium saucepan or Dutch oven…
Place a medium saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat at 350°F (175°C) and add olive oil.
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Season lean beef steak pieces with salt…
Season lean beef steak pieces with salt and pepper, then add to the hot pan and sear until browned on all sides, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Look for: browned on all sides
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Add garlic clove and tomato paste to…
Add garlic clove and tomato paste to the pan, stirring constantly for 1 minute until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Pour in beef broth
Pour in beef broth, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
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Add chopped carrot
Add chopped carrot, celery, and sweet potato to the liquid and bring to a simmer.
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Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid
Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, turn the heat down to low, and simmer gently for 25 to 30 minutes until vegetables are fork-tender.
Look for: vegetables are fork-tender
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Stir in chopped kale and simmer uncovered…
Stir in chopped kale and simmer uncovered for an additional 3 minutes until dark green and wilted.
Look for: dark green and wilted
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Ladle into a bowl and let cool…
Ladle into a bowl and let cool for 2 minutes before serving.
Allow: 2 minutes
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