Spicy Beef Stew Recipe

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces calories and can be made cheaply.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

chili powder

🥗Healthier: cayenne pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

Cayenne offers heat without added calories, while paprika is often cheaper.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add sliced garlic and cook until fragrant.

Add cubed stewing beef and brown on all sides.

Sprinkle in sweet paprika, hot paprika, and boukovo; stir to coat the beef evenly.

Stir in tomato paste and pour in red wine; mix well.

Add broth and season with salt and pepper; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and cover; simmer until beef is tender.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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