Homemade Beef Stew

This is one of those recipes that practically cooks itself. It's made with ingredients commonly used in Portuguese cuisine, such as olive oil, onion, garlic, and bell pepper - delivering rich and comforting flavors with minimal effort. It's perfect for any occasion, whether it's for dinner on a busy weekday or when you want something simple and comforting on those cold, rainy winter days!

Preparing this beef stew recipe couldn't be simpler: Just put all the ingredients in a pan, stir with a wooden spoon, and let it cook for about 50 minutes. It's one of those dishes that fills every corner of the house with its aroma while it's cooking!

In the end, you’re rewarded with a warm, comforting dish bursting with rich flavors and vibrant color — perfect for gathering the family around the table any time of year. It's simple to prepare and absolutely delicious, combining tender meat with a flavorful sauce that tastes just like home. If you enjoy comforting, home-cooked food, I suggest this creamy and traditional Portuguese bean stew (Feijoada), Portuguese octopus rice, Cod fish pie with mashed potato, or a simple yet flavorful Chicken stew with spaghetti.

HOW TO MAKE BEEF STEW

Step 1: Peel the potatoes, wash them and cut into cubes.

Step 2: In a large saucepan, add the olive oil, chopped onion, peeled garlic, the beef cut into cubes, potatoes, peeled tomato cut into small chunks, white wine, green pepper cut into strips, bay leaf and the peas. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.

Step 3: Stir with a wooden spoon and cook over medium-low heat for about 50 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4: Turn off the heat and serve.

HOW TO STORE

If there are leftovers or you want to save for later, let the beef stew cool to room temperature and store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container (to prevent the growth of microorganisms). It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 to 3 days.

Homemade Beef Stew

This homemade beef stew recipe with potatoes and peas is a colorful and comforting dish, full of Portuguese flavors. Inspired by Mediterranean tradition, it combines simple and nutritious ingredients to create a healthy meal with delicious aromas and flavors.

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by Pedro Barbosa
Category:Beef, Main dishes, Recipes
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
• 1 kg (2 1/4 pounds) potatoes
• 200 grams (1 1/3 cups) peas
• 4 medium ripe tomatoes
• 2 medium onions
• 100 ml (1/2 cup) olive oil
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 100 ml (1/2 cup) white wine
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 green pepper
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon salt
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Peel the potatoes, wash them and cut into cubes.
2. In a large saucepan, add the olive oil, chopped onion, peeled garlic, the beef cut into cubes, potatoes, peeled tomato cut into small chunks, white wine, green pepper cut into strips, bay leaf and the peas. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
3. Stir with a wooden spoon and cook over medium-low heat for about 50 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Turn off the heat and serve.
Homemade Beef Stew
Nutrition facts
Serves 4
Per Serving:
% DAILY VALUE
Calories 720
Total Fat 32.5 g(41%)
Saturated Fat 6.5 g(32%)
Cholesterol 112 mg(37%)
Sodium 149 mg(6%)
Total Carbohydrate 60 g(21%)
Protein 47 g