Portuguese Beef Stew
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Cook Time
Prep time | Cook time | Ready in | Yields |
---|---|---|---|
20 min | 2 hours | 2 hours 20 min | 4-5 people |
Ingredients
- 1 lb Beef Chuck, Cubed
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 Medium yellow onions, Chopped
- 1 cup Beer (optional) not lager
- 1/2 Portuguese Chourico Caseiro, 1 inch slices
- salt to taste
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 2 Large carrots, pealed, 2 inch chunks
- 2 cups Green beans, cut long
- 1 cup Beef stock, (Low Sodium)
- 2 Bay leaves
- 1 Chopped tomato
- 28 oz can Crushed tomato
Instructions
- Add olive oil to stick pot and bring to sizzle on medium heat.
- Add onions and saute until translucent. Once translucent, add all dry ingredients and fresh tomato and mix together
- Add beef and chorizo stir together with contents of the pot. Lower to low heat and let cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Bring back to medium heat and add beer, crushed tomato and bay leaves. (Add green beans and carrots about 45 minute into cooking)
- Stir and bring to simmer on high heat. Once simmering, bring to low heat for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Meat should be fork tender, if not, leave on low heat for another 20-30 minutes.
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© 2021 Celia Ribeiro
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