Creamy texture and rich flavor: Bechamel Beef Stew 🍲🥩✨
Written by
Ecem Akkaba · Dietitian
Dietitian, graduate of İstanbul Medipol University. She develops the recipes and nutrition values on FitZen.
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Bechamel Beef Stew contains 410 calories per serving: 30 g protein, 32 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat. It takes 110 minutes in total and makes 4 servings.
Bechamel beef stew is a richer and creamier version of the traditional stew. Made with lean beef and vegetables, it gains extra flavor from the light bechamel sauce poured on top. Balanced in protein and fiber, this dish is a healthy yet indulgent main course, perfect for special occasions.
Sear the beef in a casserole pot with 1 tbsp olive oil.
Add onion and garlic and sauté.
Add carrots and potatoes and cook for a few minutes.
Add eggplants and stir.
Add grated tomatoes and tomato paste then season with spices.
Pour in hot water and drizzle remaining olive oil.
Bake covered at 180°C for 60 minutes.
In a separate pan heat 2 tbsp olive oil.
Add flour and lightly toast.
Gradually add milk whisking constantly.
Cook until thickened then season with salt pepper and nutmeg.
Pour bechamel sauce over the stew.
Bake at 200°C for another 10 minutes until lightly golden.
Sprinkle parsley and serve hot.
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