Civil War Commissary Beef Stew Recipe

Recipe By Tori Avey

Learn what union soldiers ate during the civil war, and try a historical recipe for commissary beef stew from captain james m. Sanderson.

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3hr 45minstotal
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Ingredients for Civil War Commissary Beef Stew Recipe

  • 1 pound Beef stew meat, cut into 2 inch chunks
  • 1 tablespoon Pork fat or lard
  • 1.50 quart Water
  • 2 Medium potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 1.50 Large carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 1 Onions, peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 1 Parsnips, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 Leek, trimmed, sliced, and rinsed clean
  • 0.13 cup Flour
  • As required Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon Vinegar
  • As required Chopped turnips or salsify
Nutrition
value
1525
calories per serving
81 g Fat103 g Protein92 g Carbs19 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    81g
  • Protein
    103g
  • Carbs
    92g
  • Fiber
    19g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    92g
  • Protein
    103g
  • Fiber
    19g

Fats

  • Fat
    81g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    194mg
  • Iron
    13mg
  • Vitamin A
    3168mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    28mg
  • Vitamin B6
    3mg
  • Vitamin B9
    263mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    131mg
  • Vitamin E
    4mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    261mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    1234mg
  • Selenium
    57mcg
  • Zinc
    23mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Tori Avey