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# Diabetes recipes: Beef or Turkey Stew
- URL: https://www.foodconsumer.org/diabetes_recipes_0122120755/
- Published: 2012-01-22T20:54:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-22T18:40:20.000Z
- Description: A diabetes-friendly stew of cubed lean beef or turkey breast browned in olive oil, then baked with garlic, onion, celery, peppers, tomato and broth before potatoes, carrots and peas go in. A 1.5-cup serving: 320 calories, 7 g fat, 24 g protein, 8 g fiber.
- Author: Food Consumer
- Tags: Cooking, Recipes & Dining, Diabetes Recipes, #vivvo-import

## Beef or Turkey Stew / Carne de res o de pavo guisada

**Nutrition Facts**  
Beef or Turkey Stew   
Serving Size 1½ cup

Amount Per Serving

**Calories**320

Calories from Fat60

% Daily Value (DV)\*

**Total Fat** 7g**11%**

Saturated Fat 1.5g**8%**

Trans Fat 0g

**Cholesterol** 40mg**13%**

**Sodium** 520mg**22%**

**Total Carbohydrate** 41g**14%**

Dietary Fiber 8g**32%**

Sugars 9g

**Protein** 24g

Vitamin A340%

Vitamin C80%

Calcium6%

Iron15%

\*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

This dish goes nicely with a green leaf lettuce and cucumber salad and a dinner roll. Plantains or corn can be used in place of the potatoes.

### Ingredients:

1pound lean beef or turkey breast, cut into cubes

2Tbsp. whole wheat flour

¼tsp. salt (optional)

¼tsp. pepper

¼tsp. cumin

1½Tbsp. olive oil

2cloves garlic, minced

2medium onions, sliced

2stalks celery, sliced

1medium red/green bell pepper, sliced

1medium tomato, finely minced

5cups beef or turkey broth, fat removed

5small potatoes,peeled and cubed

12small carrots, cut into large chunks

1¼cups green peas

### Directions:

- Preheat oven to 375 °F.
- Mix the whole wheat flour with salt, pepper, and cumin. Roll the beef or turkey cubes in the mixture. Shake off excess flour.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add beef or turkey cubes and sauté until nicely brown, about 7–10 minutes.
- Place beef or turkey in an ovenproof casserole dish.
- Add minced garlic, onions, celery, and peppers to skillet and cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in tomato and broth. Bring to a boil and pour over turkey or beef in casserole dish. Cover dish tightly and bake for 1 hour at 375 °F.
- Remove from oven and stir in potatoes, carrots, and peas. Bake for another 20–25 minutes or until tender.

### Exchanges:

Lean Meat3

Vegetable2 ?

Bread2 ?

Fat1

Note: Diabetic exchanges are calculated based on the american Diabetes association Exchange System.

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