Beef and peas go so well together if you are looking for a quick tasty fix for lunch or dinner.
Peas are a good source of vitamins C and E, zinc, and other antioxidants that strengthen your immune system.
However, experts from Diabetes self-management, diabetics and people prone to high blood pressure should limit the number of times they eat peas.
Yes, peas contain carbohydrates, but they can still be part of a diabetes eating plan.
Ingredients
- 1kg beef cut into chunks
- 4 large Potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 3 Carrots, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped finely
- 3 cloves garlic, grated
- 2 Tomatoes
- Vegetable oil
- 1 Tbsp. dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ Tbsp. Tomato paste
- 3 cups of water
- ½ Tbsp. salt
Preparation
Step 1
In a bowl, mix the beef chunks with flour, salt and pepper. Combine and set aside.
Step 2
In a sufuria, over medium heat, add about 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil then brown the beef before adding the chopped onion and grated garlic. Cook until soft.
Step 3
Add the rosemary and thyme, potatoes, carrots, tomato paste and water.
Blend the tomatoes with the skins on (they're delicious and nutritious) to obtain the puree. Stir to combine.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 18 minutes.
Step 5
Add in the preboiled peas and cover. Cook for 5 minutes
Serve over chapati or rice and enjoy with friends and family.
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