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Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a second course prepared with red wine, beef, onion, carrots, celery, tomato paste, salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil, rosemary and white flour

Ingredients
Serves 4

• 250 ml red wine (about 1 cup / 8.5 fl oz)
• 600 g beef (about 1.3 lb)
• 100 g onion (about 3.5 oz / 1 medium onion)
• 50 g carrots (about 1.8 oz / 1 small carrot)
• 50 g celery (about 1.8 oz / 1 stalk)
• 50 g tomato paste (about 1.8 oz / 3 tablespoons)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Extra-virgin olive oil, as needed (about 2–3 tablespoons / 30–45 ml)
• Fresh rosemary, as needed
• All-purpose flour, as needed (for dusting / coating the meat)

Method

Chop vegetables with rosemary

Brown them with oil

Pour in the beef for the stew

Brown it

Lightly floured, salt and pepper, red wine and tomato center. Add water

Leave to cook.

The sauce should become thick but not too thick.

Allergens

Onion: possible reactivity in case of nickel allergy due to the vegetable’s ability to concentrate it

Carrot: possible individual intolerance and cross-reactivity in case of allergy to pollen of Artemisia, Graminaceae, Composite, Birch

Flour: contains gluten from cereals included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Pepper (green, pink, black, grey, white): possible cross-reactivity in case of spice intolerance

Tomatoes: possible cross-reaction in case of sensitivity to grasses

Rosemary: possible reaction in case of intolerance to spices

Celery: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Wine: presence of sulphites included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

Wine that can also be used in the recipe for children as the alcohol evaporates during cooking but the aroma remains

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Beef: rich in selenium that supports the immune system. To reduce the presence of potassium, boil the meat in plenty of water which is then eliminated.

Carrots: rich in vitamins (B1, B2, C, PP, E, D), carotenoids, minerals and active ingredients that support the functionality of the immune system and ophthalmic, diuretic and healing functions and act to protect the cardiovascular system. Also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the contribution of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. They provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Onion: it is rich in selenium which supports the immune system and with the ability to stabilize blood glucose at normal values; it provides quercetin, a flavonoid that helps contain cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, parameters related to cardiovascular risk, which also supports liver function by promoting the purification of the body. Also indicated for nephropathic patients, it is a good diuretic that prevents kidney stones. It provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Flour: provides B vitamins (thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and folate), which are important for energy metabolism and the functioning of the nervous system.

Extra virgin olive oil: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids

Pepper (green, pink, black, gray, white): contains piperine, a powerful antioxidant; it improves insulin sensitivity by reducing cholesterol levels and activating metabolism. Recommended for people with cardiovascular problems.

Tomato: rich in vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune system, and provides mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Especially if consumed with the peel, it provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Rosemary: rich in principles favorable to kidney function (stimulate diuresis), the cardiovascular system by promoting sweating and liver function by promoting bile secretion.

Salt: essential for the balance of body fluids and for the transmission of nerve impulses, it is however to be consumed respecting the limit of 5 g per day according to the indications of the WHO so as not to promote arterial hypertension and consequent increase in the risk of cardio-cerebrovascular diseases starting from myocardial infarction and cerebral stroke; to be limited as much as possible in the case of nephropathy.

Celery: rich in carotenoids that support the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Suitable for those with cholesterol problems, as it promotes its disposal. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Red wine: (moderate consumption) rich in resveratrol, it has antioxidant properties, counteracts bad cholesterol and raises the levels of good cholesterol, counteracting the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Nausea and vomiting
• Mucositis (inflammation and injury of the oral cavity)

Not recommended in case of:

• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)