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Beef & Potatoes

Beef & Potatoes
Makes: 4 Servings

The Eating Smart Seasoning Mix helps make this a quick and flavorful dinner of beef and potatoes. Try sweet potatoes or other types for increased variety.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Wash and peel the potatoes.
  3. Collect, slice, and measure all ingredients before starting to prepare the recipe.  
  4. Brown ground beef in a large skillet. Drain the fat.
  5. Add water, potatoes, and seasoning mix. Stir to combine with the beef. 
  6. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  7. Uncover and cook until excess water is evaporated.
  8. Taste; then add a small amount of salt, if needed.
  9. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Eat within 3 to 5 days. 

Notes

Be creative! Add chopped, cooked vegetables or frozen vegetables such as onion, carrots, peas, green beans, or corn after simmering. 

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Source:

Eating Smart Being Active Recipes
Colorado State University and University of California at Davis

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 493
Total Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 68 mg
Sodium 150 mg
Carbohydrates 72 g
Dietary Fiber 7 g
Total Sugars 10 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 31 g
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Calcium 200 mg
Iron 6 mg
Potassium 2152 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 493
Total Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 68 mg
Carbohydrates 72 g
Dietary Fiber 7 g
Total Sugars 10 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 31 g
Minerals
Calcium 200 mg
Potassium 2152 mg
Sodium 150 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 6 mg
Magnesium 120 mg
Phosphorus 494 mg
Selenium 21 mg
Zinc 7 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 72 mcg
Vitamin B6 1.3 mg
Vitamin B12 2.6 mcg
Vitamin C 32 mg
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 11 mcg
Folate 102 mcg
Thiamin 0.3 mg
Riboflavin 0.5 mg
Niacin 9 mg
Choline 128 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Dairy 1/2 cups
Protein Foods 2 1/2 ounces
Vegetables 2 1/2 cups

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