Stew From Ghent

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Jan. 31, 2010

Ingredients

Boneless beef shank 1 Pound
Pigs feet 1/2 Pound
Bacon 1/4 Pound (In 1 Piece)
Water 4 Cup (64 tbs)
Salt 1 Teaspoon
Ground black pepper To Taste
Bay leaves 2
Cloves 2
Carrots 3 Medium , peeled and sliced
Leeks 2 , sliced
Celery stalks 2 Large , sliced
Cabbage 1/2 Small , shredded
Potatoes 3 Medium , peeled and quartered

Directions

Place the beef, pigs' feet, bacon, water, salt, pepper, bay leaves and cloves in a heavy pan and bring to a boil.

Skim the broth, lower the heat, cover and simmer 3 hours.

Add the carrots, leeks, and celery and simmer 30 minutes.

Add cabbage and potatoes and simmer until potatoes are tender.

Discard pigs' feet if used.

Slice the beef and bacon and arrange meats and vegetables on a platter.

Recipe Summary

Nutrition Facts

Serving size Complete recipe

Calories 2322Calories from Fat 807

 % Daily Value*

Total Fat 90 g138.5%

Saturated Fat 30 g150%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol

Sodium 3468 mg144.5%

Total Carbohydrates 207 g69%

Dietary Fiber 32 g128%

Sugars 40 g

Protein 177 g354%

Vitamin A % Vitamin C %

Calcium % Iron %

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet