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Beef Stew with Noodles

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Beef Stew with Noodles

Beef Stew with Noodles - Hearty yet light and flavorful

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Health Score:
100 / 100
Difficulty:
very easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
30 min.
Preparation
ready in 2 h. 30 min.
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Calories:
460
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

This stew is low in fat, rich in protein and fiber, and is also a great source of vitamins and minerals.

Good things take time, including this stew, so it's worth making twice the amount and freezing half of it. That way, you'll have a quick meal prepped for the future. 

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie460 cal.(22 %)
Protein53 g(54 %)
Fat7 g(6 %)
Carbohydrates42 g(28 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage12.5 g(42 %)
Vitamin A1 mg(125 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E1.9 mg(16 %)
Vitamin B₁0.7 mg(70 %)
Vitamin B₂0.6 mg(55 %)
Niacin21.1 mg(176 %)
Vitamin B₆0.6 mg(43 %)
Folate63 μg(21 %)
Pantothenic acid1.7 mg(28 %)
Biotin8 μg(18 %)
Vitamin B₁₂6 μg(200 %)
Vitamin C20 mg(21 %)
Potassium997 mg(25 %)
Calcium138 mg(14 %)
Magnesium118 mg(39 %)
Iron8.6 mg(57 %)
Iodine15 μg(8 %)
Zinc9.9 mg(124 %)
Saturated fatty acids2.8 g
Uric acid348 mg
Cholesterol110 mg
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Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
2 onions
1 ½ lbs Beef tip
salt
2 large carrots
10 ozs potatoes
1 pc Celery root (about 6-8 oz)
1 stalk Leeks
7 ozs Whole-wheat spaetzle (or egg noodles)
peppers
2 sprigs parsley
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Preparation

Kitchen utensils

2 Pots, 1 Skillet, 1 Small bowl, 1 Measuring cups, 1 Cutting board, 1 Large knife, 1 Teaspoon, 1 Peeler, 1 Slotted spoon, 1 Sieve

Preparation steps

1.
Beef Stew with Noodles preparation step 1

Cut onions in half. Cook with the cut sides down in a dry hot pan over medium heat until dark brown.

2.
Beef Stew with Noodles preparation step 2

Rinse the meat and pat dry. Combine meat, charred onions and 1 teaspoon salt with about 2 liters (approximately 2 quarts) water in a pot.

3.
Beef Stew with Noodles preparation step 3

Bring to a boil, skimming foam from surface with a slotted spoon. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 2 hours.

4.
Beef Stew with Noodles preparation step 4

Peel carrots and potatoes. Rinse celery, pat dry and remove any strings. Cut vegetables into 1 cm (approximately 1/2-inch) cubes. Cover potatoes with cold water in a bowl to keep them from browning. 

5.
Beef Stew with Noodles preparation step 5

Halve leek lengthwise and rinse well under cold water, then drain. Cut into 1 cm (approximately 1/2-inch) pieces.

6.
Beef Stew with Noodles preparation step 6

About 35 minutes before end of cooking the meat, remove the onions and add carrots and celery to the pot.

7.
Beef Stew with Noodles preparation step 7

After another 15 minutes of cooking add drained potatoes annd leek. 

8.
Beef Stew with Noodles preparation step 8

Cook noodles according to package instructions in another pot of boiling salted water. Drain and rinse with cold water.

9.
Beef Stew with Noodles preparation step 9

At the end of the cooking time, remove the meat from the broth and cut into bite-sized cubes.

10.
Beef Stew with Noodles preparation step 10

Return meat to pot along with the noodles and cook until heated through. Season with salt and pepper.

11.
Beef Stew with Noodles preparation step 11

Rinse parsley, shake dry, pluck leaves and finely chop. Garnish stew with parsley and serve.

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