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Cook’s Tip: One 9 ounce package baby spinach may be substituted for Swiss chard. Simmer beef mixture, covered, 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 hours or until beef is fork-tender. Stir in spinach; continue cooking 5 minutes or until spinach is tender.



This recipe is an excellent source of fiber, protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron, selenium and zinc.

This recipe is an excellent source of fiber, protein, vitamin B12, iron, selenium and zinc; and a good source of niacin and vitamin B6.

Beef, Bean and Spinach Ragout
2 to 2-1/2 hours

Ingredients:
2 pounds beef for stew, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 can (15 ounces) Great Northern beans, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1 pound Swiss chard, cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1-inch pieces (about 10 cups)
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
1. Heat oil in large stockpot over medium heat until hot. Brown 1/2 of beef; remove from stockpot. Repeat with remaining beef. Season with salt, as desired.
2. Pour off drippings; return beef to stockpot. Add beans and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 1-1/4 hours. Stir in Swiss chard; return to a boil. Reduce heat; continue simmering, covered, 30 to 60 minutes or until beef is fork-tender.
3. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Sprinkle with cheese.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Nutrition information per serving (1/4 of recipe): 397 calories; 15 g fat (5 g saturated fat; 4 g monounsaturated fat); 93 mg cholesterol; 1268 mg sodium; 30 g carbohydrate; 7.9 g fiber; 42 g protein; 4.7 mg niacin; 0.5 mg vitamin B6; 2.8 mcg vitamin B12; 8.0 mg iron; 24.3 mcg selenium; 7.7 mg zinc.

Nutrition information per serving (1/6 of recipe): 264 calories; 10 g fat (3 g saturated fat; 3 g monounsaturated fat); 62 mg cholesterol; 845 mg sodium; 20 g carbohydrate; 5.2 g fiber; 28 g protein; 3.1 mg niacin; 0.3 mg vitamin B6; 1.9 mcg vitamin B12; 5.3 mg iron; 16.2 mcg selenium; 5.1 mg zinc.


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