Beer-Braised Beef Fondue
Beer-Braised Beef Fondue blends tender beef meatballs with a tangy tomato base, rounded out by malty beer and a hint of Worcestershire. The bay leaves add subtle depth, making each bite rich and comforting. Serve this crowd-pleaser at game nights or casual gatherings, keeping it warm for easy dipping and sharing.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook5 hrs 10 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Beer-Braised Beef Fondue, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 26 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 9
- Heart Health
- 7
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the ketchup, beer, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaves in a slow cooker (such as a Crock-Pot®) set to High.
- 2
Shape the ground beef into meatballs. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the meatballs, turning as needed, until browned, about 7 minutes.
- 3
Transfer the meatballs to the slow cooker. Cook on High until the sauce thickens, about 5 hours. Remove the bay leaves before serving.
- Calories 196.57 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 12.15 g Good Source 24%
- Carbohydrate 20.62 g 8%
- Total Fat 4.67 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 1.66 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 34.02 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 720.63 mg High 31%
- Dietary Fiber 0.15 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 15.66 g --
- Added Sugars 15.81 g High 32%
- Calcium 5.03 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.5 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 69.64 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 83.37 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 3.46 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Beer Braised Beef Fondue is made with 5 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 5 hrs 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beer, Dried Bay Leaves, Ketchup, and Lean Ground Beef. Each serving provides about 196.57 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Beer-Braised Beef Fondue made of?
- The main ingredients are Beer, Dried Bay Leaves, Ketchup, Lean Ground Beef, Worcestershire Sauce. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Beer-Braised Beef Fondue?
- About 5 hrs 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 5 hrs 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 196.57 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Beer-Braised Beef Fondue easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Beer-Braised Beef Fondue healthy?
- Beer-Braised Beef Fondue has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 196.57 calories and 12.15 g of protein, or 24% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 720.63 mg (31% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.66 g (8% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 15.81 g (32% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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