Beef Stew with Brussels Sprouts - Wołowy Gulasz z Brukselką - Recipe #303

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth reduces calories and can be more economical.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: cooking wine

Grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

beef chuck

💰Cheaper: stew meat

Stew meat is often less expensive and suitable for braising.

Warm up olive oil in a pot.

Add chopped onions and season with salt, waiting until they become translucent.

Add stewing beef cut into bite-sized pieces, seasoning with salt and pepper.

Stir in Italian seasoning and wait until the beef is almost no longer pink.

Add cut mushrooms and season with a little salt, stirring until they soften.

Pour in beef broth and red wine, or substitute more beef broth if avoiding wine.

Cover the pot and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 45 minutes until the meat is tender.

Add brussels sprouts and cook for another 45 minutes, or 20 minutes if you prefer them crunchy.

Stir in heavy whipping cream before serving.

Serve with chopped green onion.

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