Guiso de carne y fideos (argentine beef stew with pasta) recipe

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork is often less expensive.

noodles

🥗Healthier: whole grain pasta

💰Cheaper: rice

Whole grain pasta offers more fiber, while rice is often cheaper.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and bouillon is a cost-effective alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is typically less expensive.

Fry 2 chopped onions in 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Add 2 minced cloves of garlic to the onions.

Cook until the onions are transparent.

Add diced beef chunks and brown all sides.

Stir in grated carrot and cook for about 1 minute with the beef.

Add fresh oregano, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of mixed herbs, salt, and pepper.

Stir in 1 teaspoon of paprika and mix everything together.

Add chopped tomatoes and stir.

Pour in beef stock and add bay leaves.

Add 1/2 chopped bell pepper and let it simmer for at least 20 to 30 minutes until reduced.

Add pasta (100 grams per person) to the sauce, ensuring it can absorb liquid.

Add more water as needed for the pasta to cook.

Cover and cook the pasta until done, which may take longer than usual (15-16 minutes or more).

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level: