Beef Stew with Tomatoes and Fresh Herbs - Chashushuli

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol, vinegar is cost-effective.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers health benefits while canola is budget-friendly.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Dried herbs can mimic the flavor of bay leaves at a lower cost.

Marinate the stewing meat with dry white wine, olive oil, chopped garlic, tomato paste, and black peppercorns.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

Add the marinated stewing meat and brown on all sides.

Mix in chopped tomatoes and bell pepper; cook for a few minutes.

Sprinkle in freshly ground black pepper and coarse salt; stir to combine.

Pour in beef broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits.

Add chopped cilantro, parsley, and basil; stir well.

Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer until meat is tender.

Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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