Kosher Beef Bourguignon (a.k.a. Rosh Hashanah Brisket!) Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 top of the rib beef brisket (1/2 pound uncooked per adult)
- 5 shallots or 2 large onions (chopped)
- 3 parsnips (roughly chopped)
- 3 carrots (roughly chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 cups beef stock or beef broth (low sodium preferred)
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 5 oz. can of tomato paste (or tomato sauce, or chopped tomatoes)
- 1 cup frozen or canned pearl onions
- 1 box baby bella or sliced portobello mushrooms
- salt and pepper to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1055g | |
| Calories 348 | |
| Calories from Fat 26 | 7% |
| Total Fat 3.01g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 0.97g | 4% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3034mg | 126% |
| Potassium 3191mg | 91% |
| Total Carbs 72.31g | 19% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.1g | 57% |
| Sugars 36.08g | 24% |
| Protein 19.03g | 30% |
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