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Beef Stew with Fennel and Shallots

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  • Servings:

    6 (640 g) as an appetizer

  • Prep Time:

    30 minutes

  • Cook Time:

    120 minutes

Ingredients

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.
3 Tbsp. flour
1 lb. lean beef stew meat, trimmed and cubed
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 fennel bulb, trimmed and sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 large shallots, chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. pepper
2 fresh thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
3 cups beef stock
1/2 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
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
Beef Stew with Fennel and Shallots

Directions

1. Place the flour on a plate. Dredge the beef cubes in the flour.
2. 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.
3. Add the fennel, garlic, and shallots to the pan over medium heat and saute until softened and lightly golden (7-8 minutes). Add salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf. Saute for 1 minute.
4. 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).
5. 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

Nutritional Facts
Servings 6 (640 g)
Base Nutrients
Calories 443 kcal (22%)
Calories from Fat 75 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 8 g (13%)
Saturated Fat 2 g (9%)
Cholesterol 42 mg (14%)
Sodium 804 mg (33%)
Total Carbohydrates 63 g (21%)
Dietary Fiber 10 g (39%)
Protein 27 g (46%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C 66 mg (74%)
Minerals
Calcium 115 mg (9%)
Iron 6 mg (31%)
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