CATALAN-STYLE BEEF STEW WITH MUSHROOMS
Steps:
- 1. FOR THE STEW: Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 300 degrees. Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-low heat until shimmering. Add onions, sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt; cook, stirring often, until onions are deeply caramelized, 1 hr - 1:15 minutes. You want the onions to be a dark brown - almost like brown sugar. Add tomatoes, smoked paprika, and bay leaf; cook, stirring often, until darkened and thick, 5 to 10 minutes. 2. Add wine, water, thyme, and cinnamon to pot, scraping up any browned bits. Season beef with 1½ teaspoons salt and ½ teaspoon pepper and add to pot. Increase heat to high and bring to simmer. Transfer to oven and cook, uncovered. After 1 hour stir stew to redistribute meat, return to oven, and continue to cook uncovered until meat is tender, 1½ to 2 hours longer. 3. FOR THE PICADA: While stew is in oven, heat almonds and 1 tablespoon oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat; cook, stirring often, until almonds are golden brown, 3 to 6 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer almonds to food processor. Return now-empty skillet to medium heat, add bread, and cook, stirring often, until toasted, 2 to 4 minutes; transfer to food processor with almonds. Add garlic and process until mixture is finely ground, about 20 seconds, scraping bowl as needed. Transfer mixture to bowl, stir in parsley, and set aside. 4. Return now-empty skillet to medium heat. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil until shimmering. Add mushrooms and ½ teaspoon salt; cook, stirring often, until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to bowl and set aside. 5. Remove bay leaf. Stir picada, mushrooms, and vinegar into stew. Season with salt and pepper. Serve. TO MAKE AHEAD: Follow recipe through step 2 and refrigerate for up to 3 days. To serve, add 1 cup water and reheat over medium heat. Proceed with step 3.
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Aliyah White
[email protected]I've made this stew several times and it's always a hit. The beef is always tender and the sauce is always flavorful.
Alyx Beston
[email protected]This is my new favorite beef stew recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Mohammad Awais
[email protected]I made this stew for a party and it was a big success. Everyone loved the tender beef and the flavorful sauce.
Muhammad Ali Abbas
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The beef was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.
Lamar “Ross” Ross
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of beef stew, but this recipe changed my mind. The beef was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.
admir gjana
[email protected]This stew was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The beef was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and complex. I served it over egg noodles, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.
Obasi Kingsley
[email protected]I made this stew in my slow cooker, and it turned out perfectly. The beef was fall-apart tender, and the sauce was thick and flavorful. I served it with a side of crusty bread, and it was a delicious and easy meal.
Andrew Enoch
[email protected]This stew was easy to make and packed with flavor. I used a variety of mushrooms, including cremini, shiitake, and oyster, and they all added their own unique flavor to the dish. I served it over rice, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.
Shishir Basant
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of beef stew, but this recipe changed my mind. The beef was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.
Anthony Storey
[email protected]This stew was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The beef was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and complex. I served it over egg noodles, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.
Laquita Watts
[email protected]I made this stew in my slow cooker, and it turned out perfectly. The beef was fall-apart tender, and the sauce was thick and flavorful. I served it with a side of crusty bread, and it was a delicious and easy meal.
Noah Gillanders
[email protected]This stew was easy to make and packed with flavor. I used a variety of mushrooms, including cremini, shiitake, and oyster, and they all added their own unique flavor to the dish. I served it over rice, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.
Loretta Banks
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. The beef was so tender that it melted in my mouth, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Gulam nabi Memon
[email protected]This Catalan-style beef stew with mushrooms was a hit with my family! The beef was tender and flavorful, and the mushrooms added a delicious earthy flavor. I served it over mashed potatoes, and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.