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Beef stew for two in a black bowl with white rice and golden plantain on the side.
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Beef Stew for Two

This beef stew for two is hearty, tender and flavorful. The perfect amount to enjoy on a cozy fall or winter night.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Puerto Rican
Keyword: Beef, Comfort food
Servings: 3 servings
Author: August DeWindt

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ lb beef round chunks
  • 1 tsp Adobo
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp Sazon
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • ½ Onion medium , sliced
  • 1 Cubanelle pepper small, sliced
  • ¼ Red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ¼ c Sofrito
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 cups Beef stock
  • 2 tsp tomato paste
  • ¼ c Carrots
  • 1 yellow Potato cut into cubes
  • 3 thyme springs
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 4 tbsp water cold

Instructions

  • Add the beef to a mixing bowl and season with the adobo, pepper and sazon. I like to do this before prepping the onions and peppers so it marinates into the meat a bit.
  • Heat about 1 tbsp of oil in a pan over medium heat. When the oil is hot, begin browning the beef. Once browned, remove the beef and set aside.
  • To the same pan add the onions and peppers with the Italian seasoning and sofrito. Stir continuously for a couple of minutes, add more oil if needed.
  • Next add the tomato paste & stir. Then add the beef stock, worcestershire, the browned beef, and thyme. Bring to a boil and once boiling, cover and reduce the heat to low.
  • Let this simmer for an hour and half, stirring once. After an hour and half, add in the carrots and potato. Let simmer covered for another 30 minutes.
  • In a small bowl mix together the water and cornstarch. Then add directly to the beef stew, turn the heat up to medium and stir to incorporate until the stew has thickened.
  • Once thickened, the stew is finished. The meat should be fork tender, if it’s not tender let simmer on low for an additional 10 minutes or until it’s tender.
  • Serve with your favorite sides, eat and enjoy!

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Notes

This recipe makes about 2 servings but it can be 3 depending on how much you eat! 

Nutrition

Calories: 515kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 1081mg | Potassium: 1530mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2524IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 6mg