Hearty Portuguese Beef Stew

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Hearty Portuguese Beef Stew warms up your family gatherings with its tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic spices for a comforting meal. This traditional Portuguese recipe is perfect for those seeking a filling and flavorful experience, served best over fluffy white rice.

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Overview

This traditional Portuguese beef stew is a comforting and flavorful dish that has been passed down through generations. It's a hearty meal perfect for family gatherings, featuring tender beef, a medley of vegetables, and aromatic spices. Serve it steaming hot over a bed of white rice for a complete meal.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

None specified

Cuisine

Portuguese

Serving Size: 6

Cooking Time: 120 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 Pound beef stew meat, tenderized
• 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 8 Cloves garlic, minced
• 2 Whole bay leaves
• 1 Pinch ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 Pinch salt, to taste
• 1 Medium onion, minced
• 1 Medium green bell pepper, minced
• 1 Medium carrot, minced
• 1 Pinch paprika, to taste
• 0.5 Whole fresh tomato, minced
• 1 Cup white wine
• 1 Cup water
• 2 Sprigs fresh parsley
• 3 Medium red potatoes, peeled
• 1 Medium sweet potato, peeled
• 1 14.5 Ounces can green beans, drained

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a stockpot over medium-high heat. Dust the tenderized beef cubes with flour. Add the beef, minced garlic, bay leaves, and ground black pepper to the pot. Cook until the beef is browned, then season with a pinch of salt and continue cooking until the beef is tender, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the minced onion, green bell pepper, carrot, and a pinch of paprika to the pot. Cook until the onion softens, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the minced tomato, white wine, water, and fresh parsley. Cover the pot, reduce the heat to medium-low, and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Mix in the peeled red potatoes, sweet potato, and drained green beans. Continue to cook until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes.
5. Serve the stew hot, ideally over a bed of white rice. Enjoy!

Enjoy your homemade Hearty Portuguese Beef Stew!