A hearty, slow-simmered stew with tender beef chunks, potatoes, carrots, and celery in a rich bone broth. Comfort food that nourishes.
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Cut beef sirloin into 3cm cubes. Season with salt, pepper, and toss with a little flour.
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven. Brown beef in batches. Remove and set aside.
Add diced onion, celery, and garlic. Cook 4 minutes until soft.
Add diced potatoes, carrots, bay leaves, thyme, and tomato paste. Stir well.
Return beef to the pot. Pour in bone broth to cover. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 75-90 minutes until beef is fork-tender.
Remove bay leaves. Adjust seasoning and serve with crusty bread.
B12 absorption requires stomach acid + intrinsic factor; taking with a meal stimulates both. Plant-heavy meals also under-supply B12, making supplementation more impactful.
Collagen peptides need vitamin C as a cofactor for cross-linking. This meal's vitamin C content supports collagen synthesis.
If the meal's iron is plant-based (non-heme), pair with the vitamin C in the recipe to boost absorption 2-3×. Avoid coffee or tea within 1h.
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Nutritional data: CIQUAL (ANSES, France) cross-referenced with USDA FoodData Central.