Crock Pot Method
Toss everything into the pot and cook on
high for 5 or 6 hours or until vegetables are tender, and meat is done.
* Potatoes are an "avoid" food for
type Os which gives them the opportunity to experiment with other root vegetables. This
recipe calls for turnips which some may consider a very strong flavoured vegetable. If
turnips are not to your liking you can use other O-friendly root vegetables such as yams,
sweet potatoes or parsnips.
** Adzuki beans are optional in this recipe. They are one of the few highly beneficial
beans for type O. As organic meat can be expensive, these beans can serve as a protein
boost for those who use only 1 lb of meat.
Stove-Top Method
Roll bison/beef cubes in a little rice or
light spelt flour. Heat olive oil in large soup pot and brown meat until richly browned on
all sides. Sprinkle with pepper. Add the 2 cups hot water (or as needed) to cover the
meat, then cover pot tightly and simmer gently until meat is tender (about 1 1/2 to 2
hours). Half an hour before serving time add vegetables and rest of seasonings. Continue
cooking until vegetables are tender.
Makes a large batch. Freezes well.
This recipe was originally designed for a
crock pot. We found stove-top instructions for a basic beef stew in an old fashioned cook
book. Though this recipe was not tested using this method we are confident that these time
honoured instructions will work for those who do not own a crock pot.
"A tasty, hearty dish
that's easy to make (I used a crock pot). What I like is the stew can be frozen into
smaller portions for quick meals when I don't feel like cooking. I have tried this recipe
using turnips and carrots and also with sweet potatoes and parsnips. Both versions were
delicious!"
Carl Berger, tester