Post-op bariatric surgery patients are sometimes hesitant to go for beef dishes after surgery. Thick pieces of stew meat, like this Harvest Beef Stew, can be intimidating! Beef is dense and can hit hard or heavy. So how do you eat beef stew after surgery?
A few important tips include focusing on really small bite sizes (think a black bean) and to cook it in liquid.
I like the crushed tomatoes in this recipe (diced works too) to keep moisture in the beef. However, keep in mind the liquid is for the cooking process, but not ideal when eating. Having a soup or a more liquid based stew is much like drinking with your meals. The liquid will move the food through your stomach pouch faster leaving you hungry sooner!
Cook the meat in liquid, take small bites and avoid having the liquid itself. It is certainly different than before surgery, but those tips can help you enjoy dishes like this AND feel the prolonged fullness you want to control hunger or snacking in between meals.
About Time
- Prep Time 15 mins
- Cook Time 4 hours
- Total Time 4 hours 15 mins
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