Description
This Beef and Pea Stew Recipe is a hearty and comforting dish that combines tender beef stew meat with a flavorful blend of spices, vegetables, and peas. Perfect for a cozy meal on a chilly day, this Mediterranean-inspired stew is sure to satisfy your cravings for a warm and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Beef Stew:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds beef stew meat cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Stew Base:
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Beef: Season beef cubes with salt and pepper, then sear in a Dutch oven until browned. Set aside.
- Make Stew Base: Sauté onions, garlic, tomato paste, and spices until fragrant.
- Cook Stew: Return beef to the pot, add beef broth, simmer, then add carrots and potatoes. Cook until tender.
- Add Peas: Stir in frozen peas and cook for a few more minutes. Finish with lemon juice and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- This stew pairs well with crusty bread or served over rice.
- For a thicker stew, mash a few potato chunks into the broth before adding peas.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
