# Restoration Stew

A rich, ginger-braised beef stew specifically designed with nutrient-dense ingredients like iron-rich beef, lentils, spinach, and vitamin C-rich peppers to support the body during menstruation.

- Servings: 6
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1.5 lb chuck roast
- 1 lb boneless short rib
- 1.5 tsp kosher salt
- 0.75 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms
- 1 whole yellow onion
- 1 whole red bell pepper
- 5 whole garlic clove
- 2 tbsp ginger
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 cup dry red wine
- 6 cup low-sodium beef stock
- 3 whole thyme sprig
- 1 whole sweet potato
- 0.75 cup red lentils
- 1 tbsp white miso
- 0.75 oz dark chocolate
- 3 cup baby spinach
- 1-2 tbsp lemon juice
- 0.33 cup roasted pumpkin seeds (optional)
- 0.25 cup parsley (optional)
- olive oil (optional)
- lemon (optional)

## Instructions

1. Season the cubed beef with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven and brown the beef in batches, then remove and set aside.
2. Add the sliced cremini mushrooms to the Dutch oven and brown them for 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Add the diced yellow onion and diced red bell pepper. Cook for another 4 to 5 minutes.
4. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1 minute.
5. Stir in the tomato paste, turmeric, and smoked paprika, cooking for 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in the red wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits, and reduce for 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Return the browned beef to the pot. Add the beef stock and fresh thyme sprigs. Cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until the beef is tender.
7. Remove the thyme sprigs. Add the cubed sweet potato and rinsed red lentils. Simmer uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes until tender.
8. Whisk the white miso with 0.5 cup of hot broth from the pot, then stir the mixture back into the stew. Add the dark chocolate and stir until completely melted.
9. Add the baby spinach and stir until wilted. Turn off the heat and add the lemon juice. Taste and season as needed.

## Equipment

- Dutch oven
- whisk

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19czhSZss3/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Creator: Sonja Norwood
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/470f7f2c-baa0-489f-9ed7-b6a24008366b
- Extracted: 2026-10-10

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