# Restoration Stew

A rich ginger-braised beef stew designed for nourishment, featuring iron-rich beef, lentils, and fresh spinach.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 180 min
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Category: Soup
- Diet: dairy-free
- 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, sliced
- 1 whole yellow onion, diced
- 1 whole red bell pepper, diced
- 5 whole garlic clove, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- to taste black pepper
- 0.5 cup dry red wine
- 6 cup low-sodium beef stock
- 3 whole thyme sprig
- 1 whole sweet potato, cubed
- 0.75 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 1 tbsp white miso
- 0.75 oz dark chocolate (70-85%)
- 3 cup baby spinach
- 1-2 tbsp lemon juice
- 0.33 cup roasted pumpkin seeds (optional)
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley (optional)
- olive oil (optional)
- lemon (optional)

## Instructions

1. Season beef with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a Dutch oven and brown beef in batches. Remove beef from the pot.
2. Brown mushrooms in the pot for 4-5 minutes.
3. Add onion and red bell pepper to the pot; cook for 4-5 minutes.
4. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 1 minute.
5. Stir in tomato paste, turmeric, smoked paprika, and black pepper; cook for 1-2 minutes.
6. Add red wine, scrape the bottom of the pot, and reduce for 2-3 minutes.
7. Return beef to the pot. Add beef stock and fresh thyme sprigs. Cover and simmer until beef is tender.
8. Remove thyme sprigs. Add cubed sweet potato and rinsed red lentils. Simmer uncovered until tender.
9. Whisk miso with 1/2 cup of hot broth and stir into the stew. Add dark chocolate and stir until melted.
10. Stir in baby spinach until wilted. Turn off heat and stir in lemon juice.
11. Season to taste and serve topped with pumpkin seeds, parsley, a drizzle of olive oil, and a lemon wedge.

## Equipment

- Dutch oven
- wooden spoon
- tongs
- grater
- small bowl
- whisk

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPLbaywoS/
- Creator: wickdconfections
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/d1c6d042-df4b-4292-95fd-af4ca3a59778
- Extracted: 2026-11-09

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