Beef Stew

Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
100%
Beef Stew
45 min.
4
668kcal

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Welcome to the comforting world of homemade beef stew! There’s something undeniably satisfying about a hearty bowl of stew simmering on the stove. This recipe embodies the essence of wholesome, delicious meals, perfect for family gatherings or a cozy dinner after a long day. With a health score of 100, this beef stew not only delights the palate but also keeps your health in mind. It’s 100% dairy-free and loaded with nutritious vegetables, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to enjoy a wholesome meal.

In just 45 minutes, you can create a savory dish that serves four people, ensuring there’s plenty to go around. The recipe features tender, cubed beef infused with rich flavors from bay leaves and garlic, complemented by vibrant carrots, onions, and hearty potatoes. Each ingredient mingles together, creating a beautiful harmony of taste and texture that will warm your soul.

The caloric breakdown shows that this dish is well-balanced, providing a good mix of protein, fats, and carbohydrates, making it a perfect candidate for lunch, dinner, or any mealtime craving. So gather your ingredients, and let’s embark on a delightful culinary journey. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  •  bay leaf 
  • pounds stew beef cubed
  •  beef stock cube 
  •  carrots sliced
  • 0.5 cup flour 
  • clove garlic smashed
  • teaspoons olive oil 
  • pound onions 
  • package peas frozen
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • medium size potatoes quartered
  • teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Mix flour, salt, and pepper in a bowl and coat each piece of beef with it.
  2. Heat olive oil or butter in a heavy pot or Dutch oven and brown the meat over moderate heat.
  3. Remove meat as necessary to brown remaining meat. Return all meat to the pot. Dissolve beef stock cube in 2 cups boiling water and add to pot with meat.
  4. Add bay leaf and garlic and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer slowly until the meat is tender.
  5. Add onions, carrots, and potatoes; stir to mix ingredients, and cook for 10 minutes.
  6. Add peas, and continue simmering until the meat and vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
  7. Taste
  8. Book, using the USDA Nutrition Database
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Nutrition Facts

Calories668kcal
Protein37.09%
Fat20.67%
Carbs42.24%

Properties

Glycemic Index
84.73
Glycemic Load
37.13
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
52.080869135649%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.01mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.13mg
Isorhamnetin
5.68mg
Kaempferol
2.24mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
24.34mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:667.71kcal
33.39%
Fat:15.21g
23.41%
Saturated Fat:4.48g
28.02%
Carbohydrates:69.96g
23.32%
Net Carbohydrates:57.42g
20.88%
Sugar:14.63g
16.25%
Cholesterol:140.65mg
46.88%
Sodium:1029.73mg
44.77%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:61.43g
122.86%
Vitamin A:15838.82IU
316.78%
Vitamin B6:2.35mg
117.7%
Vitamin B3:20.49mg
102.46%
Selenium:70.93µg
101.33%
Vitamin C:74.01mg
89.7%
Zinc:11.32mg
75.45%
Phosphorus:741.03mg
74.1%
Vitamin B12:4.21µg
70.1%
Potassium:2103.83mg
60.11%
Vitamin B1:0.77mg
51.14%
Fiber:12.54g
50.17%
Manganese:0.99mg
49.39%
Iron:8.28mg
46.02%
Folate:169.29µg
42.32%
Vitamin B2:0.67mg
39.56%
Vitamin K:38.03µg
36.22%
Magnesium:141.39mg
35.35%
Copper:0.63mg
31.63%
Vitamin B5:2mg
20.03%
Calcium:141.8mg
14.18%
Vitamin E:1.86mg
12.39%
Source:Epicurious