Spicy Beef Stew

Main Dishes • French

Time 2 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients 7

Servings 6

Description

Chicken broth can be replaced with meat broth, or if there are no options, then with water.

Ingredients

Beef 30 oz
Onion 1 piece
Garlic 1 clove
Chicken Broth 15 fl oz
Canned Jalapeño Peppers 5 oz
Crushed Tomatoes in Their Own Juice 15 oz
Wheat Flour 1 tablespoon

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Cut the meat into small pieces.

Step 2

Finely chop the onion and garlic.

Step 3

Finely chop the peppers as well.

Step 4

In a saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.

Step 5

In 3 batches, fry the meat until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch.

Step 6

Transfer the meat to a heatproof dish.

Step 7

Add the onion and garlic to the saucepan, sautéing while stirring for 3–4 minutes.

Step 8

Add the flour and sauté, stirring for another minute.

Step 9

Pour in the broth and stir to dissolve any lumps.

Step 10

Transfer the contents of the saucepan to the meat, add the crushed tomatoes along with their juice, and add the chopped peppers. Season with salt to taste.

Step 11

Cover the dish with foil and place it in a preheated oven at 355°F.

Step 12

Let it simmer for 1.5–2 hours.

Step 13

Then check the meat for tenderness and either remove it from the oven or continue cooking until fully tender.

Step 14

Allow the finished stew to rest at room temperature under a lid for about half an hour before serving.