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This recipe is an excellent source of fiber, protein, vitamin B12, iron, selenium and zinc; and a good source of niacin and vitamin B6. |  |  |
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Beef, Bean and Spinach Ragout
2 to 2-1/2 hours
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Ingredients: |
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pounds beef for stew, cut into 1-inch pieces |
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tablespoon vegetable oil |
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can (15 ounces) Great Northern beans, undrained |
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can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained |
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pound Swiss chard, cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1-inch pieces (about 10 cups) |
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tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese |
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Instructions: |
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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. |
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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. |
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Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Sprinkle with cheese. |
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| Makes 4 to 6 servings. |
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| | | | | 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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