Baghdad Beef Stew Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 2hrs50 mins

Additional: 1hr

Total: 4hrs10 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Baghdad Beef Stew Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 pound cubed beef stew meat

1 (17 ounce) can figs

drained (reserve juice) and chopped

1 ¾ cups water

or as needed

1 cup sliced carrots

¾ cup sliced onion

6 green onions

chopped

½ teaspoon ground coriander

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ cup honey

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 cup sliced almonds

Chef John's Chicken a la King

Soup, Stew and Chili

Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a heavy pot over medium heat. Cook and stir beef in hot oil until browned completely about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Pour reserved liquid from figs into a 2-cup measuring cup. Add enough water so the mixture is 2 cups total; pour into pot with the beef. Stir carrots onion green onions coriander and cinnamon into the beef mixture. Reduce heat to low and cook at a simmer for 90 minutes.

Step 3

Stir honey vinegar salt and pepper into the beef mixture; continue cooking on low for 1 hour more.

Step 4

Stir figs and almonds into the beef mixture. Remove from heat. Cool for 1 hour before reheating to serve.

Nutritional Information

Baghdad Beef Stew Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 684.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 29.9g 60%

Carbohydrates: 49.9g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 9.2g 37%

Sugars: 36.7g

Fat: 43.5g 67%

Saturated Fat: 10.8g 54%

Cholesterol: 76mg 25%

Vitamin A Iu: 5621.6IU 112%

Niacin Equivalents: 11.2mg 86%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 41%

Vitamin C: 9.7mg 16%

Folate: 46.1mcg 12%

Calcium: 173.5mg 17%

Iron: 4.6mg 26%

Magnesium: 144.5mg 52%

Potassium: 951mg 27%

Sodium: 677.4mg 27%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 27%

Calories From Fat: 391.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.