Heart-Healthy Beef Tips with Vegetables

This recipe features tender beef tips simmered with a medley of colorful vegetables, infused with aromatic herbs and spices. The dish balances traditional flavors with a heart-healthy approach, perfect for serving a crowd while keeping it nutritious. Ideal for gatherings, it offers a satisfying and wholesome meal rich in protein and fiber.

Ingredients:

• 5 lbs beef sirloin tips, trimmed and cubed
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups mixed bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
• 4 cups mushrooms, sliced
• 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef sirloin tips and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
2. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the onions are translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Stir in the sliced bell peppers and mushrooms, cooking until they soften, about 5 minutes.
4. Pour in the low-sodium beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Add thyme, rosemary, black pepper, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
5. Stir in the fresh spinach and lemon juice, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until the spinach wilts.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.