Estofado de ternera tradicional: la receta más fácil

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic red wine

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Non-alcoholic red wine provides similar flavor without alcohol.

beef chuck

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs are leaner, while pork shoulder is often less expensive.

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

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced carrots and bell pepper; cook for another 5 minutes.

Season beef chuck with salt, black pepper, paprika, and cumin; add to the pot.

Brown the beef on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Add tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

Pour in red wine and scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze.

Add beef broth and bay leaves; bring to a simmer.

Cover and reduce heat to low; cook for 1.5-2 hours until beef is tender.

Add diced potatoes and cook for an additional 30-40 minutes until potatoes are tender.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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