Mom’s Portuguese Beef Stew

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 14
Mom's Portuguese Beef Stew - Hearty and flavorful Portuguese beef stew recipe
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Prep

15 min

Cook

90 min

Ready In

105 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound beef stew meat , cut into cubes
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
8 cloves garlic , minced
2 bay leaves
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 pinch salt
1 onion , chopped
1 green bell pepper , chopped
1 carrot , chopped
1 pinch paprika
1/2 fresh tomato , chopped
1 cup white wine
1 cup water
2 sprigs fresh parsley
3 red potatoes , peeled and cubed
1 sweet potato , peeled and cubed
1 can green beans , drained

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
400
Sugar
6g
Fat
18g
Mom's Portuguese Beef Stew is a classic recipe passed down through generations of Portuguese families. It is a hearty and flavorful stew that is perfect for a cold winter day. The combination of beef and vegetables provides a balanced meal that is filling and delicious. The recipe is easy to follow and can be modified to suit individual preferences. The addition of white wine gives the stew a unique flavor that sets it apart from other beef stew recipes.

Instructions

1.In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil.
2.Add the beef stew meat to the pot and toss with all-purpose flour. Brown the meat on all sides for approximately 5 minutes.
3.Add garlic, bay leaves, black pepper, salt, onion, green bell pepper, carrot, paprika and chopped tomatoes. Mix well and let cook for 5 more minutes.
4.Add the white wine and water, enough to just cover the meat. Bring everything to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and let cook for 1 hour.
5.Add parsley, red potatoes, sweet potatoes and green beans to the stew. Cook for 30-45 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked but still firm. Remove bay leaves before serving.

PROS

Mom’s Portuguese Beef Stew is a hearty and flavorful stew, perfect for a cold winter day.
The combination of beef and vegetables provides a balanced meal.

CONS

The recipe calls for white wine which may not be suitable for everyone.
This recipe also requires a long cooking time of around 1 hour and 45 minutes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef stew is high in protein and iron, which are essential nutrients for growth and development. The combination of vegetables in this recipe provides various vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin A and potassium which are important for maintaining healthy eyesight and regulating blood pressure.

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