Mediterranean Style Beef Stew Recipe

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Grape juice maintains sweetness without alcohol.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

Roughly chop 1 large onion and 2 garlic cloves.

Pat the beef cubes dry and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Place a large low pot over high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Add the beef cubes to the pan one by one and brown for several minutes on all sides, avoiding overcrowding the pan.

Remove the browned beef to a plate and set aside.

Turn the heat down to medium low and add the chopped onion, sautéing for about 2 minutes while stirring occasionally.

Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, ensuring it doesn't burn.

Return the browned beef along with any juices to the pan.

Add 300 grams (10.5 ounces) of chopped tomatoes and stir to submerge them in the mixture.

Pour in 3 cups of beef stock and bring to a light simmer.

Cover the pot and cook for about 2 hours on very low heat until the beef is tender.

While the beef is cooking, roughly chop 2 medium carrots, 2 bell peppers of any color, and half a bunch of fresh parsley.

After 2 hours, check if the beef can be easily broken with a fork; if not, cover and cook for another 30 minutes.

Add the chopped carrots and bell peppers to the pot and stir well.

Cook for about 30 minutes with the lid on, seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Add half a cup of pitted olives and chopped parsley, stir well, and it's ready to enjoy.

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