MOOD BEEF (PORTUGUESE BEEF STEW)

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This is another Emeril's mom (Hilda) recipe. Great way to make a thick and hearty beef stew. An excellent all-in-one meal!

Provided by Krystal-Belle

Categories     Stew

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 lbs beef round steak, cut into thin strips
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 green peppers, cut into thin strips
6 garlic cloves, minced
6 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (35 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, crushed with your hands, with their juice
1 1/2 cups water
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup ditalini
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or heavy skillet heat the olive oil over high heat.
  • Season the beef with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the black pepper.
  • Saute the beef, in batches if necessary so that the pan is not crowded, until well-browned on all sides, about 4 minutes. Transfer the beef to a plate and set aside.
  • Add the onion and green peppers to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until softened and caramelized around the edges, about 6 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add the tomatoes, water, bay leaf, crushed red pepper and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Return the beef to the pan and bring the sauce to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, partially covered, for 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is very tender.
  • Add the ditalini to the gravy and cook until tender, about 25 minutes.
  • Add the parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.8, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 626.1, Carbohydrate 27.9, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 8.8, Protein 5.3

Afroza Atik
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover beef.


Md HRidou
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This recipe is a winner! I'll definitely be making it again.


Heather Marie Burkes
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I've made this stew several times and it always turns out perfect.


Rakib Suchona
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This stew is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and so satisfying.


Martin Dibkey
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Fazal Khan
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover beef. It's also a great dish to freeze for later.


JC D3S
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I've never been a big fan of beef stew, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious.


Bikash ale Magar
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This stew is the perfect way to warm up on a cold winter day.


Sheamus Pfenning
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I love the addition of red wine to this stew. It gives it a rich, complex flavor.


Jenish Shrestha
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This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Ashfak Ashfak
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I've made this stew several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a family favorite.


Clarissa Wilson
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This dish is so easy to make, even a beginner cook can make it.


Albert Wade
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. It's a great way to use up leftover beef.


firas firas
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This stew is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and so satisfying.


Esther Piedu
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


TammyOko
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the results are amazing.


Zine eddine
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I've tried many beef stew recipes, but this one is by far the best. The meat is so tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful.


Lepani Vunisa
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The flavors in this dish are out of this world! I'll definitely be making this again.


madhu gc
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This beef stew is a warm hug on a cold day.


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