Country French Beef Stew Recipe

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Country French Beef Stew
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Directions:

  1. If using dry beans, rinse beans.
  2. In a large saucepan combine drained beans and the 4 cups water.
  3. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
  4. Simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat.
  6. Cover and let stand for 1 hour.
  7. (Or, place beans in water in pan. Cover and let soak in a cool place for 6 to 8 hours or overnight.) Drain and rinse beans.
  8. Place flour and pepper in a plastic bag.
  9. Add beef pieces, a few at a time, shaking to coat.
  10. In a 4- or 6-quart Dutch oven brown half of the beef in 1 tablespoon of the hot oil; remove beef.
  11. Add remaining oil, remaining beef, onion, and garlic to Dutch oven.
  12. Cook until beef is brown and onion is tender.
  13. Drain fat, if necessary.
  14. Stir in wine, scraping until the brown bits are dissolved.
  15. Return all beef to Dutch oven.
  16. Stir in beans, soup stock or broth, tomato, and dried thyme (if using).
  17. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
  18. Simmer, covered, for 1-1/2 hours.
  19. Add carrots and parsnips.
  20. Return to boiling; reduce heat.
  21. Simmer, covered, for 25 to 30 minutes more or until beef and vegetables are tender.
  22. Stir in fresh thyme (if using).
  23. If desired, garnish with parsley.
  24. *Note:If using canned beans, decrease soup stock or broth to 1 cup.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 474.94 Kcal (1988 kJ)
Calories from fat 230.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.59g 39%
Cholesterol 101.28mg 34%
Sodium 169.54mg 7%
Potassium 956.97mg 20%
Total Carbs 23.13g 8%
Sugars 4.65g 19%
Dietary Fiber 6.41g 26%
Protein 34.19g 68%
Vitamin C 9mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 14%
Iron 4.4mg 25%
Calcium 101mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 103.02 Kcal (431 kJ)
Calories from fat 49.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.55g 39%
Cholesterol 21.97mg 34%
Sodium 36.77mg 7%
Potassium 207.58mg 20%
Total Carbs 5.02g 8%
Sugars 1.01g 19%
Dietary Fiber 1.39g 26%
Protein 7.42g 68%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 14%
Iron 1mg 25%
Calcium 21.9mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.8
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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