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Braised Beef with Tomato-Garlic White Beans

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From: National Cattleman's Beef Association

Quick Facts

Servings: 4

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Ingredients

4 beef chuck mock tender steaks, cut 3/4 to 1 inch thick (about 6 ounces each)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1-1/2 cups chopped onions
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) white beans, rinsed, drained
2 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach
Grated or shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place beef steaks in skillet; brown evenly. Pour off drippings. Add onions, tomatoes, salt and pepper to skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours or until beef is fork-tender. Remove steaks; keep warm.
Stir beans into cooking liquid; bring to a boil. Reduce heat slightly and cook 7 to 10 minutes or until sauce is thickened, stirring frequently.
Stir in spinach; remove from heat. Let stand 1 minute. Serve steaks with bean mixture. Sprinkle with cheese, if desired.

Recipe courtesy of the National Cattleman’s Beef Association

Cook's Tip: Most supermarkets carry a variety of canned white beans, such as Great Northern, navy and cannellini. Any may be used in this recipe.

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

Nutrition Facts

Calories 602

Calories from Fat 76 (13%)

(13%)Total Fat 8g

(12%)Saturated Fat 2g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 4g

(31%)Cholesterol 94mg

(18%)Sodium 431mg

(84%)Potassium 2925mg

Total Carbohydrate 75g

(73%)Dietary Fiber 18g

Sugars 5g

Sugar Alcohols 0g

(118%)Protein 59g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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