01/13/2026
Post-Op Comfort Food: Healing Beef Stew 🥣
Looking for something warm, filling, and oral-surgery friendly? This slow-simmered beef stew is soft, nourishing, and easy to adjust as you heal- no rice, grains, or tiny pieces that could cause irritation.
Why it works after oral surgery:
✔️ Fall-apart beef
✔️ Soft potatoes & carrots
✔️ No small ingredients
✔️ Can be blended smooth if needed
Ingredients:
• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
• 1½ lb beef chuck roast, cut into large chunks
• 1 small yellow onion, quartered
• 3 cloves garlic, smashed (optional)
• 3 large Yukon gold potatoes, peeled & chunked
• 2 large carrots, peeled & chunked
• 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper (optional)
• ½ tsp dried thyme or rosemary
• ½ cup heavy cream or whole milk (optional)
Instructions:
1️⃣ Brown beef in oil or butter over medium heat.
2️⃣ Add onion and garlic; cook 2-3 minutes.
3️⃣ Add potatoes, carrots, broth, and seasonings.
4️⃣ Simmer low & slow for 2-2½ hours until everything is very tender.
5️⃣ Shred beef finely and blend part (or all) of the stew for desired texture.
6️⃣ Stir in cream gently, and enjoy.
Post-Op Tip:
Days 1-3? Blend completely.
Days 4-7? Leave it slightly chunky- but very soft.
Save this for recovery meals that actually feel like real food 💛
*(Recipe from spendwithpennies.com)
