Traditional Beef and Red Beans Stew | Easy Recipe | ZFN

beef chuck

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Lean beef reduces fat content while pork shoulder is often less expensive.

red beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Kidney beans offer similar flavor and texture, while canned beans save time.

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

Add chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced beef chuck and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Add chopped carrot and celery; cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.

Sprinkle in thyme, bay leaves, cumin, and paprika; stir to combine.

Pour in beef broth and tomato paste; bring to a simmer.

Add red beans and scotch bonnet pepper; cover and reduce heat to low.

Simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender.

Remove scotch bonnet pepper and bay leaves before serving.

Finish with lime juice and black pepper to taste.

Cooking Techniques

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