Tender Beef Soup - Healing and Eating (2024)

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Does beef soup help when sick? ›

Drinking chicken broth, beef broth, or other broth elixirs made from bones and connective tissue can give you a nutritional boost. This can help strengthen your immune system, making it easier for your immune system to protect you from colds and other illnesses.

I've struggled with tough beef in my soups, stews, and curries. So, I'm finally happy to say the trick to tender beef soup is to simmer it long enough, for about two and half to three hours and use beef chuck instead of stew meat.

Broth-based soups are helpful, as it's important to stay hydrated when you're not feeling well. Recipes like Baked Vegetable Soup and Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup with Kale are flavorful and comforting for days when you need an easy, delicious nutrition boost.

Chicken soup has long been used as a home remedy for cold and flu. Some scientific evidence indicates that the soup could be anti-inflammatory. Though research is scant, experts say chicken soup is worth a try when you're sick.

Red meat is one of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet. It provides you with many of the essential nutrients to give your body and mind increased and sustained energy.

It helps fight inflammation

The amino acids found in beef bone broth, including glycine and arginine, have strong anti-inflammatory effects. Making it a part of your lifestyle may help protect you against disease. Arginine, in particular, is said to be beneficial for fighting chronic inflammation.

You'll notice results from bone broth within the first 7 days if you drink bone broth daily. Many of our guests first notice that they 'feel better' and they have more energy first. Gradually they will notice their gut health improve between 7-14 days.

Turns out you definitely can overcook beef stew.

How long should I boil beef to make it tender? ›

Having to add more liquid while the stew is cooking will weaken the flavor of the finished product. I like to simmer stew meat until just tender. That normally takes 45 minutes on top of the stove to one hour depending on the cut of meat and whether or not the meat has been browned before stewing on lower heat.

Does Beef Get More Tender the Longer You Cook It? Yes and no. It might seem counterintuitive, but tough cuts of beef get more tender with longer cooking times, while tender cuts of beef become more tough the longer you cook them.

Using the wrong cut of meat.

The long, slow cook time leaves lean meat, like sirloin, tough and chewy, while tougher cuts, like chuck, break down and become really tender.

Then, I read this in the sidebar, “traditionally, the steak for pho is sliced very thin and placed raw in the serving bowl. (It cooks, but ideally remains slightly rare, in the hot broth.)” This was right up my alley. I had a new recipe for 'raw meat night.

Beef is another good source of zinc! A zinc deficiency decreases a person's immune function and response. Plus, the extra protein you get from chowing down on tasty beef supports the body in building antibodies and fighting off infection.

The following is an example of a progressive diet that may be followed when you have a “stomach virus” or the flu. Start with clear liquids: Sodas, Gatorade, Jell-O, Clear Soups (like chicken or beef broth) and Popsicles.

Broths. Like chicken soup, broths are excellent sources of fluid and electrolytes that can be helpful when you're sick. When hot, they may also help relieve sinus congestion. They're full of flavor and rich in various nutrients while still being easy on your digestive system.