Rioja Beef With Chickpeas, Peppers and Saffron

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 0
Rioja Beef with Chickpeas, Peppers and Saffron Recipe
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

2.5 hrs

Ready In

2 hrs 50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 lbs boneless beef chuck , cut into 1-1/2-2-inch cubes , patted dry
3 tablespoons oil
salt and pepper , to taste
1 large yellow pepper , cut in 6 pieces
1 large red pepper , cut in 6 pieces
1 onion , chopped
3 large garlic cloves , minced
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon saffron thread
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup dry red wine ( Spanish Rioja )
1 can crushed tomatoes
2 cans chickpeas , drained
1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest
1 orange , juice of
water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
485
Sugar
9g
Fat
19g
Rioja Beef with Chickpeas, Peppers and Saffron is a hearty and yummy dish that is perfect for cold wintry nights. This Spanish stew could even bring a little sunshine to a dreary day! The Rioja wine gives depth to the dish, while the chickpeas add texture and nutrition. The dish is served as a main course and can be served alongside crusty bread, rice or mashed potatoes. The dish originated in Rioja, Spain and is now popular all over the world. It is a flavorful and comforting dish that any home cook can easily recreate in their own kitchen. So why not treat yourself and your family to something special tonight?

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2.Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large Dutch oven or casserole over medium-high heat.
3.Season cubed beef chuck with salt and black pepper, add beef to the heated Dutch oven or casserole, and brown on all sides.
4.Remove beef from the Dutch oven/casserole onto a plate, and set it aside.
5.Add the remaining tablespoon of oil, peppers, onions, garlic, paprika, cumin, saffron, and flour to the Dutch oven or casserole, and stir for a minute or two.
6.Add the chicken broth, dry red wine, and the can of crushed tomatoes, and stir well.
7.Bring the mixture to a boil and return the beef to the Dutch oven/casserole, add the drained chickpeas and stir.
8.Add water until everything is covered. Add the zest and juice of the orange.
9.Cover Dutch oven/casserole with its lid, and place in the preheated oven and cook for about 2 1/2 hours or until the beef is fork-tender.

PROS

Rioja Beef with Chickpeas, Peppers and Saffron is an easy and delicious recipe that is perfect for a family dinner or a cozy meal with friends.
It is perfectly seasoned and can be made in just a few simple steps.
The dish is healthy, flavorful and filling.

CONS

This dish can be a little time-consuming, and requires a bit of preparation.
Some people may find the flavors to be a bit too strong.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Rioja Beef with Chickpeas, Peppers and Saffron is a healthy dish as it is full of protein from the beef and chickpeas. It has a lot of antioxidants because of the saffron and the paprika, as well as vitamin C that comes from the orange. It is also relatively low in calories and fat.

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