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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 450g (1 lb) stewing beef
- water
- 1/8 tsp allspice, ground
- pinch of cayenne pepper, ground
- about 700g (1.5lbs) joumou pumpkin (I used butternut squash), peeled & diced
- 2 turnips, diced (I used 1 small swede/rutabaga)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 sprig parsley
- 1 sprig thyme
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 5 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup milk
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3/4 cup rice, washed but uncooked (not instant)
- salt to taste
- large pinch cayenne pepper (or more, or less, depending on your taste)
- double cream and fresh parsley to serve
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 562g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 324 | |
| Calories from Fat 139 | 43% |
| Total Fat 15.52g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 6.94g | 28% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium 424mg | 18% |
| Potassium 600mg | 17% |
| Total Carbs 26.88g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.6g | 9% |
| Sugars 4.77g | 3% |
| Protein 18.17g | 29% |
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