Zesty Beef and Onion Stew Recipe
Description:
No browning is necessary for the rich, one-pot stew. Just toss the cubed beef with garlic paste and roast it without adding liquid. Use a heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid to keep in the moisture.
Recipe Category: Stew
Keywords: One Dish Meal, Meat, Potluck, Weeknight, Less than 4 Hours
Servings: 4
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 621.2
- Fat: 44.5g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Cholesterol: 156.5mg
- Sodium: 856.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 10.3g
- Fiber: 1.1g
- Sugar: 3g
- Protein: 43g
Ingredients:
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cubed
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1 onion
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies
Instructions:
| Step | Instructions | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heat oven to 325 degrees. | PT0H |
| 2 | With the flat side of a knife, crush the garlic with ¼ tsp salt to make paste. | PT0H15M |
| 3 | Combine the garlic paste, beef, remaining ½ tsp salt and pepper in a heavy dutch oven. | PT0H15M |
| 4 | Cover and bake for 2 hours. | PT2H |
| 5 | Bring 2 quarts water to boil in a saucepan. | PT0H |
| 6 | Add onion and cook for 1 minute. | PT0H01M |
| 7 | Drain in colander. | PT0H |
| 8 | Cut off stem end and peel. | PT0H |
| 9 | Stir onion and tomatoes and chilies with liquid into beef mixture. | PT0H |
| 10 | Cover and bake for 30 minutes longer until meat and onions are tender. | PT0H30M |
Directions:
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Begin by preheating your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Take two cloves of garlic and crush them with ¼ teaspoon of salt to create a paste. This can be easily done with the flat side of a knife.
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In a heavy Dutch oven, combine the garlic paste, cubed beef chuck, remaining ½ teaspoon of salt, and freshly ground pepper.
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Cover the Dutch oven with its lid and place it in the preheated oven. Let it bake for about 2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the beef to become tender.
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While the beef is cooking, prepare the onion. Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a saucepan.
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Add the onion to the boiling water and cook for just 1 minute. This will help soften the onion slightly.
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Drain the onion using a colander and then proceed to cut off the stem end and peel it.
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Once the beef has been in the oven for 2 hours, carefully remove the Dutch oven and add the prepared onion along with the can of diced tomatoes with mild green chilies (including the liquid).
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Stir everything together to ensure all ingredients are well combined.
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Cover the Dutch oven again and return it to the oven for an additional 30 minutes. This final step will allow the meat and onions to become fully tender and infuse with the flavors of the stew.
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Once done, remove the stew from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
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Serve your zesty beef and onion stew hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired. This hearty dish is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a potluck gathering. Enjoy the rich flavors and tender beef in every comforting bite! 🥘🍲