RIOJA BEEF WITH CHICKPEAS, PEPPERS AND SAFFRON

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Rioja Beef With Chickpeas, Peppers and Saffron image

Colorful peppers brighten this hearty stew flavored with Spanish red wine (don't forget to save some wine to serve along with dinner)!

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 lbs boneless beef chuck, cut into 1-1/2-2-inch cubes, patted dry
3 tablespoons oil
salt and pepper, to taste
1 large yellow pepper, cut in 6 pieces
1 large red pepper, cut in 6 pieces
1 onion, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon saffron thread
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup dry red wine (Spanish Rioja)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 (16 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained
1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest
1 orange, juice of
water

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position; preheat to 450 degrees. Heat 6-quart Dutch oven over low.
  • Toss meat and 1 T. oil in bowl. Season with 1/2 t. salt and 1/4 t. pepper.
  • Add 1 T. oil to Dutch oven; heat on medium-high. Add peppers; cook, stirring, until browned, 3 minutes. Remove.
  • Working in 2 batches, add meat and sear, turning once, until browned, 5-6 minutes per batch. Return to bowl.
  • Add remaining oil to pot; add onion. Cook, stirring, until softened, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic, paprika, cumin, and saffron; cook, stirring, 1 minutes. Whisk in flour, then broth, wine and tomatoes.
  • Return beef to pot. Cover with foil, then lid and set over medium-high heat until bubbly. Transfer pot to oven; cook 1-1/2 hours.
  • Remove from oven; set over low heat. Remove foil; add peppers, chickpeas, zest, juice, and about 1 cup water, if necessary, to make gravy. Cover; simmer for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.2, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 112.3, Sodium 643.9, Carbohydrate 40, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 2.8, Protein 44.5

Tony Neilson
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I love this dish! It's so flavorful and easy to make.


Aro Grun
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


sk ariyanvi
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I made this dish for a special occasion and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Sm Tushar Bafary
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This dish is a must-try for any beef lover. The flavors are incredible and the meat is cooked to perfection.


Doggo_The_Great
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I highly recommend this recipe! It's easy to make and the results are amazing.


Jannatul fardous jui Jui
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This was one of the best beef dishes I've ever had. The meat was so tender and the sauce was incredible.


Dx Moyajjem
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors is just perfect.


Khanji Hammd
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The beef was cooked to perfection and the sauce was rich and flavorful.


Md Mortoj ali
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The saffron really gave it a unique and delicious flavor.


SH OB UJ
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The beef was so tender and flavorful, and the chickpeas and peppers were the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.