How to make Beef stew with rice | Food From Portugal

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

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

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol, while vinegar can mimic acidity.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola is often cheaper.

local rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

Quinoa adds protein and is gluten-free, while white rice is more economical.

In a large saucepan, add the peeled tomatoes cut into small chunks, chopped onion, chopped garlic and the olive oil. Stir and cook on a low heat until the tomato starts to break down, stirring occasionally.

Add the beef and season with red wine, salt (1 teaspoon), pepper, Worcestershire sauce and tomato pulp. Stir and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the rice and season with salt (1 teaspoon). Mix the rice in the meat, pour the water and boil on a medium-high heat. When it starts boiling, reduce to a low heat and cook the rice for about 10 to 12 minutes.

Turn off the heat and serve.

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