Stewed Meat 😊👍❤️

 Stewed Meat 😊👍❤️

Stewed Meat 😊👍❤️

In the kitchen of a cozy home, the irresistible aroma of stewed meat slowly taking shape on the stove fills the air, promising a comforting and flavorful dinner. The cast iron pan, an old companion for many meals, is bubbling with carefully selected and lovingly prepared ingredients.

Ingredients:

1 kg of beef (rump or chuck) cut into cubes

2 tablespoons of vegetable oil

1 large onion, chopped

3 cloves of garlic, chopped

2 carrots, sliced

2 large potatoes, diced

2 tomatoes, peeled and seeded, chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 cup of dry red wine

2 cups of beef broth

1 bay leaf

1 sprig of thyme

Salt and black pepper to taste

Fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Preparation:

In a large pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and sear on all sides until browned. This step is crucial to ensure the meat retains its juices and gains a deep flavor. Remove the meat from the pot and set aside.

In the same pot, add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until translucent and fragrant. The caramelized onion will add an additional layer of flavor to the stew.

Add the carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, and bell pepper. Sauté the vegetables for a few minutes, allowing them to absorb the flavors of the onion and garlic.

Return the meat to the pot, mixing well with the vegetables. Pour in the red wine, allowing it to simmer for a few minutes so the alcohol evaporates, leaving only the rich, full-bodied flavor.

Add the beef broth, bay leaf, and thyme sprig. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir well, cover the pot, and reduce the heat to low.

Simmer the stew slowly for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally. The meat should be tender and the flavors well incorporated. If necessary, add a little more beef broth or water during cooking to maintain moisture.

After two hours, check the seasoning and adjust if necessary. Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprig before serving.

Serve the stew hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley. Serve with good rustic bread or white rice, perfect for soaking up all the tasty sauce.

Each bite of this stewed meat is an explosion of flavors that reminds us of meals made with love and patience, where each ingredient tells a story and each seasoning finds its perfect place. The meat, so tender that it falls apart, and the vegetables, cooked just right, bring a comfort that only home cooking can provide.