Beef Stew with Caramelized Onions
This Beef Stew is a comforting dish that is sure to bring joy and satisfaction to all who taste it. Tender beef pieces are simmered in a delectable caramelized onion sauce, enhanced with vibrant red peppers, tangy tomato puree, and aromatic herbs like thyme and bay leaves.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp (30g) olive oil
- 2 pounds (900g) beef chuck, brisket, or round , cut into 1 inch (3cm) cubes
- 4 large onions about 1 ¼ pounds (600g) , diced
- 5 garlic cloves , minced
- 1 red pepper, about 4 oz (120g) , diced
- 1 tbsp (8g) paprika
- cups (1 liter) vegetable stock
- 1 can (14 oz -400g) tomato puree
- 1 tbsp (15g) Worcestershire sauce
- 2 thyme sprigs
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp (5g) salt
- 1/4 tsp (1g) pepper
- Fresh parsley , for garnishing
Instructions
- Heat oil on a large pot or pan over medium-high heat.
- Add beef and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, for about 10 minutes. Transfer beef to a plate.
- Add another tablespoon of oil if needed and add the chopped onion. Cook onion, stirring constantly, until softened, for about 7-8 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add red pepper and give a quick stir to combine.
- Add paprika and cook for a few seconds until fragrant.
- Return beef to pot. Add vegetable stock, tomato puree, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaves.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 1 to 1 ½ hours, or until the beef is tender.
- Stir occasionally and add more stock if it starts to reduce too much.
- Once the beef is tender, remove the bay leaves and thyme and season with more salt and pepper if necessary.
- Top with fresh chopped parsley, and serve alongside rice, noodles, mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, crusty bread or a fresh salad. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving out of 6Calories: 404kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 37.1gFat: 20.6gSaturated Fat: 7.3gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 640mgPotassium: 626mgFiber: 5.1gSugar: 11.2gCalcium: 53mgIron: 2mg