Star Anise Beef Prune Stew for Pregnancy
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The most iron restoring and nourishing dish before birth and during recovery to aid in blood supply and boost iron levels. It is truly delicious! Star anise is a feature ingredient, it is known to treat microbial infections, regulate blood sugar, fight cancer, and improve heart health. Serve atop rice for a complete meal or enjoy a bowl on its one.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients:
- 1 kg (2 lbs) grass fed beef chuck
- 5 tablespoons ghee
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper + more to taste
- 1 white onion roughly chopped
- 2-3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 star anise pods
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Bragg Coconut Aminos (or pure Tamari)
- 1 cup prunes, pitted
- 1 large knob of fresh ginger, sliced
Process***:
- Season beef with s&p
- Brown in a large heavy bottom pan on medium-high heat, on all sides, in 3-4 tablespoons ghee
- Once browned, set aside
- In the same pot add remaining ghee plus the onion and a little salt, let it brown for a few minutes
- Turn the heat down to low medium and add the remaining ingredients plus the beef
- Bring to a slow boil uncovered then reduce to a low simmer
- Cook for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- ***You can also add all ingredients to a slow cooker and cook low and slow.
- Season with s & p to taste
Be well!
