One of my favorite brain boosting foods. You too will enjoy this juicy, tender beef stew that's not only delicious, but is healthy too!
Ingredients
3 tbsp
Licorice Root Powder
(brew into strong tea)
3 cup
Water, filtered
(boiled)
908 gm
Beef, stewing beef
(grass fed, organic)
2 tbsp
Tapioca starch
(or gluten free flour or cornstarch)
1 tbsp
Paprika
(mild)
3/4 tsp
Sea Salt
1/2 tsp
Black pepper
(freshly ground)
3 tbsp
Coconut oil
(or olive oil)
1 onion(s)
Sweet onion
(diced)
2 medium pepper(s)
Red bell pepper
(or yellow, orange, diced)
1 bulb(s)
Fennel
(diced)
2 tbsp
Tomato paste, organic
Instructions
Prepare the tea by pouring hot water over the licorice root powder, cover for 15 minutes and strain.
Place meat on a plate along with the tapioca starch or cornstarch, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Warm oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add beef and cook 4 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until well browned. Transfer to a plate.
Add onions, peppers, and fennel and cook 4 to 5 minutes on medium heat until they begin to soften. Add tomato paste and cook 1 minute more.
Return beef to the pot along with the tea. Bring to a simmer, then cover. Cook over low heat for 1½ to 2 hours, until beef is very tender.
Notes:
Nutritional Highlights:
Licorice root is a naturally sweet root traditionally used to help improve digestion. Licorice gets its stomach-calming benefits from chemical compounds like glycyrrhizin, which can help calm GI issues such as ulcerative colitis. Licorice root may also help reduce symptoms of eczema, calm stress, and even aid in the treatment of breast and prostate cancers. You’ll find it in powder, tea, and liquid extract form.
WARNING: beware of taking too much, since high dosages can lead to an irregular heartbeat and high blood pressure.
