Ideal Meals
Ideal Meals™ are deliciously quick and easy-to-prepare meals developed by Produce for Kids’ very own Chef Marshall O'Brien and reviewed by our Registered Dietitian, Estela Schnelle. Whether you've had a long day at the office or managing your household, we'll help you get dinner on the table with ease.
Healthy Hearty Beef Stew
For a complete meal serve Healthy Hearty Beef Stew with:
- Broiled veggies
- 1 medium whole grain roll with butter
- Glass of 1% milk
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Serves 8
Preparation Time: 50 Minutes
Ingredients:
- 2½ lbs. chuck roast or stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2½ cups water
- 1½ Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1½ medium onions, chopped
- 1 tsp. salt and pepper
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 4 large carrots, sliced
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 4 red potatoes, quartered
- 2½ Tbsp. cornstarch
Directions:
1. Heat olive oil in large saucepot over medium-high heat.
2. Add meat and cook thoroughly. Add water, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, bay leaves, onion, salt, pepper, paprika, carrots, mushrooms, and potatoes.
3. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes (to thicken, remove 1 cup of hot liquid.)
4. Using a separate bowl, combine ¼ cup water and cornstarch until smooth. Mix with a little hot liquid and return mixture to pot. Stir and cook until bubbly. Remove bay leaves before serving.
Serves 8
Preparation Time: 30 Minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 large tomatoes, chopped
- 1 head cauliflower, sliced
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
Directions:
1. About 20 minutes before serving stew, thoroughly wash, slice, and spread cauliflower on baking sheet with chopped tomatoes in a single layer. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
2. Place under preheated broiler 5 inches from heat; broil 10 minutes or until golden and tender.
Nutrition Information:
Healthy Hearty Beef Stew Calories 642; Fat 21g; Protein 48g; Carbohydrate 67g; Fiber 9g; Cholesterol 117mg; Sodium 754mg; Calcium 45%DV; Vitamin A 143%DV; Vitamin C 92%DV; Iron 29%DV
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