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Beef and Millet Stew in Bread Bowls

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Aug 25, 2010
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Enjoy this hearty beef and veggie stew served in bread bowls – a delicious dinner.

Beef and Millet Stew in Bread Bowls

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 1 hr 30 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 16
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Ingredients

Bread Bowls

  • 1 loaf (about 1 lb) frozen 100% whole wheat bread dough, thawed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves

Stew

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 lb lean beef stew meat, cut into small pieces
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons herbes de Provence*
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 can (14 oz) reduced-sodium beef broth
  • 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup uncooked millet
  • 1 cup ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots, cut in half lengthwise
  • 1 cup frozen cut green beans (from 1-lb bag)
Make With
Progresso Broth

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Lightly grease outsides of 6 (10-ounce) custard cups with shortening (do not use cooking spray). Place cups upside down on large cookie sheet.
  • Step 
    2
    Divide dough into 6 equal pieces. Shape each piece into ball. Roll or pat each ball into 6-inch round. Place dough round over bottom of each custard cup, stretching to fit. Brush dough with 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle with basil. Cover; let rise in warm place 20 minutes.
  • Step 
    3
    Heat oven to 350°F. Bake bread bowls 16 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes; remove from cups to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. (Interiors of bread bowls may be slightly moist.)
  • Step 
    4
    Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add beef, onion, garlic, herbes de Provence, salt and pepper. Cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is lightly browned.
  • Step 
    5
    Stir in broth, tomatoes and water. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 45 minutes. Stir in millet, carrots and green beans. Cook uncovered about 25 minutes or until beef is tender. Serve stew in bread bowls.

Nutrition

490 Calories
17g Total Fat
26g Protein
58g Total Carbohydrate
13g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
490
Calories from Fat
160
Total Fat
17g
27%
Saturated Fat
5g
24%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
45mg
15%
Sodium
870mg
36%
Potassium
840mg
24%
Total Carbohydrate
58g
19%
Dietary Fiber
9g
37%
Sugars
13g
Protein
26g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
50%
50%
Vitamin C
15%
15%
Calcium
15%
15%
Iron
40%
40%
Exchanges:
2 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
4
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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