The fennel adds a mild licorice layer of flavor background to this hearty stew. Rich with the flavors and textures of pearl onions and mushrooms, this robust stew takes your standard beef stew up a notch.
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. flour
- 1 lb. lean beef stew meat, trimmed and cubed
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- ½ fennel bulb, trimmed and sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 large shallots, chopped
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¾ tsp. pepper
- 2 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
- ½ cup red wine (optional)
- 4 large carrots, peeled and sliced thick
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 10 oz. small boiling onions, peeled and halved
- 3 oz. mushrooms, chopped
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley
Directions
- Place the flour on a plate. Dredge the beef cubes in the flour.
- In a large, heavy saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Cook the beef until browned on all sides (5 minutes). Remove the beef from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Add the fennel, garlic, and shallots to the pan over medium heat and sauté until softened and lightly golden (7-8 minutes). Add salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf. Sauté for 1 minute.
- Return the beef to the pan and add the stock and wine, if using. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer gently until the meat is tender (40-45 minutes).
- Add the carrots, potatoes, onions, and mushrooms. Simmer gently until the vegetables are tender (30 minutes). Discard the thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Stir in the parsley to serve.
Nutrition Facts
6 servings per container
Serving Size 626 g
| Amount per serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 440 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 8.5g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 10% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1g | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat 4.5g | ||
| Cholesterol 44mg | 15% | |
| Sodium 370mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 63g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber 9g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars 10g | ||
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Sugar Alcohol 0g | ||
| Other Carbohydrate 44g | ||
| Protein 26g | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 107.4mg | 8% | |
| Iron 5.2mg | 30% | |
| Potassium 1795mg | 40% | |
| Vitamin A 427.9mcg | 50% | |
| Vitamin C 64.5mg | 70% | |
| Vitamin E 1.4mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin K 82.6mcg | 70% | |
| Thiamin 0.4mg | 35% | |
| Riboflavin 0.3mg | 25% | |
| Niacin 12.6mg | 80% | |
| Vitamin B6 1.5mg | 90% | |
| Folate 95.8mcg | 24% | |
| Vitamin B12 1.2mcg | 50% | |
| Biotin 4.1mcg | 15% | |
| Chloride 21.3mg | 0% | |
| Pantothenate 1.8mg | 40% | |
| Phosphorus 384.8mg | 30% | |
| Iodine 1.4mcg | 0% | |
| Magnesium 100.6mg | 25% | |
| Zinc 4.5mg | 45% | |
| Selenium 26.6mcg | 50% | |
| Copper 0.5mg | 60% | |
| Manganese 0.7mg | 30% | |
| Chromium 0.2mcg | 0% | |
| Molybdenum 7.4mcg | 15% | |
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
Potatoes, Low Sodium Beef Broth (organic Beef Broth (filtered Water, Organic Beef), Organic Onions, Organic Celery, Organic Beef Flavor, Organic Carrots, Organic Garlic, Organic Caramel Color, Natural Flavors (with Yeast Extract), Sea Salt, Organic Spices), Lean Beef Stew Meat, Carrots, Boiling Onions, Red Wine, Fennel, Shallots, Mushrooms, Olive Oil, Enriched All Purpose Flour (unbleached Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Parsley, Garlic, Bay Leaf, Salt, Black Pepper, Thyme.
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