We are right in the middle of inches of snow after a winter storm. My kids are having such a wonderful time playing and working outside. Keeping the floor dry is a bit of an effort, however, as they tend to bring wet boots and coats in… often.

It’s the best time of year for stews, soups, chilis… warming and filling and, hopefully, nutritious! It is such a blessed thing to make nourishing foods for our loved ones. What a calling!

Beef Stew

Ingredients:

• 1lb. beef stew meat (or leftover pot roast)
• 4 medium-large red potatoes, diced
• 5 small whole carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 pint tomato sauce or juice
• 1 pint bone broth
• 1-2 pints water (depending on your desired thickness)
• 2 tsp. cumin
• 1/4 tsp. onion powder
• 2 tsp. salt (sea salt or Redmond’s Real Salt, not table salt)
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 10 ounces frozen peas

Instructions:

• Begin by cooking the beef stew meat in the slow cooker on high for about 3 hours, until tender.
• Then, add the remaining ingredients except peas to a slow cooker on high.
• Let cook for a few hours and turn to low.
• Add peas 30-45 minutes before serving.
• Enjoy with fresh sourdough!

How simple is that?! A quick, throw together meal with basic ingredients- much faster to make than many unhealthy options, and you’re boosting health and wellness in your family. Balanced nutrition is one of our best friends during the cold and flu season. If your body is nourished, it is less likely to get sick.

This stew makes for great leftovers also! Double the recipe! Add a fast biscuit topping and bake for beef pot pie!

Happy Snow play!