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Savory Beef Stew

Savory Beef Stew

Warm up with a hearty bowl of Savory Beef Stew, packed with tender beef, creamy beans, and rich spices. Perfect for chilly days and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g beef (shoulder, collar, or shank), cut into pieces
  • 250 g dried white beans (soaked overnight) or canned beans, drained
  • 2 medium onions, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 400 g crushed peeled tomatoes or fresh grated tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1/2 tsp mild chili powder (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • to taste salt
  • 1 leaf bay leaf
  • 1 liter water or beef broth
  • fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. If using dried beans, drain and rinse them after soaking overnight and boil them in a pot of water for 30 minutes until partially cooked. Drain and set aside. For canned beans, rinse and keep handy.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown the beef pieces on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, sauté the onions until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Stir in the paprika, cumin, coriander, black pepper, and chili powder. Add crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Return the beef to the pot along with the beans. Pour in enough water or broth to cover and add the bay leaf.
  6. Cover the pot and simmer on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally and adding more liquid if needed.
  7. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and spices. Remove the bay leaf before serving and garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Don't skip the soaking step for dried beans for better texture; it reduces cooking time. Garnish just before serving for added freshness. This stew is perfect for meal prepping and tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
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