Jardineira (Portuguese Beef Stew)

This Jardineira (Portuguese beef stew) is one of the most popular dishes around here and one of my favorites! It’s a hearty and comforting dish that brings back the warmth of traditional home-cooked meals, just like our grandmothers used to make. Best of all, it practically cooks itself — simply add all the ingredients to the pan, let it simmer, and enjoy the delicious aroma filling your kitchen.

Prepared with tender cubes of beef, green beans, carrots, and potatoes, this Jardineira recipe is the ultimate comfort food for any occasion. Perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy Sunday family dinner, it delivers rich, savory flavors in every bite — a wholesome, satisfying meal everyone will love.

If you’re craving something cozy and satisfying, I suggest this delicious and easy Chicken stew, Salt cod stew with shrimp, Baked pork tenderloin, Chicken stew with spaghetti or this Portuguese bean stew with poached eggs.

HOW TO MAKE JARDINEIRA (PORTUGUESE BEEF STEW)

Step 1: Peel, wash the potatoes and cut them into cubes. Peel, wash the carrot and cut into small pieces. Wash the green beans, cut the ends and remove the strings. Cut the green beans into small pieces and set aside in a bowl of water along with the potatoes and carrot pieces.

Step 2: In a large saucepan, add the peeled tomato cut into chunks, beef cubes, chopped onion, minced garlic, bay leaf, salt (1 teaspoon), pepper and the olive oil.

Stir with a wooden spoon and cook over low heat for about 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 3: Add the potatoes, carrots and green beans. Season with salt (1 teaspoon) and pour in the water (enough water to cover everything).


Stir and boil over medium-high heat.

Step 4: When it starts to boil, reduce to medium-low heat and cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5: Turn off the heat and serve.

RECIPE TIPS FOR JARDINEIRA

1. For a richer flavor and a deeper, more vibrant color, add 3 to 4 tablespoons of tomato paste. You can also add sliced Portuguese chouriço.
This is just a suggestion; if you want my opinion, leave the recipe as it is. Adding those ingredients might make the Jardineira more flavorful, but it would also make it a lot less healthy!

2. If you have any leftovers, allow the Portuguese beef stew to cool to room temperature before transferring it to an airtight container. This helps prevent the growth of microorganisms and keeps the dish fresh. You can store the Jardineira in the refrigerator for up to 2 to 3 days.

Jardineira (Portuguese Beef Stew)

This classic Jardineira (Portuguese beef stew), simmered in a rich tomato broth, is a hearty and comforting dish, packed with tender beef and vegetables!

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by Pedro Barbosa
Category:Main dishes, Meat, Recipes, Traditional Portuguese recipes, Videos
Cuisine: Portuguese
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4
Prep Time:10 m
Cook Time:50 m
Total Time:60 m
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INGREDIENTS
• 500 grams (17 1/2 ounces) beef cut into cubes
• 3 large tomatoes
• 1 large onion
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 850 grams (1 3/4 pounds) potatoes
• 50 ml (1/4 cup) olive oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 250 grams (8 3/4 ounces) green beans
• 1 large carrot
• 2 teaspoons salt
• Water (about 500 ml (about 2 cups))
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Peel, wash the potatoes and cut them into cubes. Peel, wash the carrot and cut into small pieces. Wash the green beans, cut the ends and remove the strings. Cut the green beans into small pieces and set aside in a bowl of water along with the potatoes and carrot pieces.
2. In a large saucepan, add the peeled tomato cut into chunks, beef cubes, chopped onion, minced garlic, bay leaf, salt (1 teaspoon), pepper and the olive oil. Stir with a wooden spoon and cook over low heat for about 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the potatoes, carrots and green beans. Season with salt (1 teaspoon) and pour in the water (enough water to cover everything). Stir and boil over medium-high heat.
4. When it starts to boil, reduce to medium-low heat and cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Turn off the heat and serve.
Jardineira (Portuguese Beef Stew)
Nutrition facts
Serves 4
Per Serving:
% DAILY VALUE
Calories 561
Total Fat 20 g(31%)
Saturated Fat 4.5 g(25%)
Cholesterol 112 mg(37%)
Sodium 167 mg(7%)
Total Carbohydrate 52 g(17%)
Protein 45 g