Beef Stew With Prunes Recipe

Name: Beef Stew With Prunes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 pounds lean boneless beef, preferably chuck, in 2-inch cubes; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 onion, peeled and chopped; 3 plum tomatoes, stemmed and chopped (canned are fine); 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, more to taste; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup chicken stock; 1 cup dry red wine; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 cup pitted prunes; 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or other vinegar, or to taste; Chopped parsley leaves for garnish

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 pounds lean boneless beef, preferably chuck, in 2-inch cubes
Salt and pepper to taste
1 onion, peeled and chopped
3 plum tomatoes, stemmed and chopped (canned are fine)
1 teaspoon sweet paprika, more to taste
1 cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup dry red wine
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup pitted prunes
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or other vinegar, or to taste
Chopped parsley leaves for garnish

1
Place a deep skillet or casserole that can be covered over medium-high heat, and add oil.
2
Brown meat well on all sides, seasoning with salt and pepper, for 10 minutes; remove with a slotted spoon.
3
In same pot over medium-high heat, saute onion and tomatoes with a large pinch of salt and some pepper.
4
When they soften, about 5 minutes, stir in paprika, cinnamon, and bay leaf.
5
Return meat to pan, and add stock and wine; bring to a boil, then lower heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
6
If mixture starts to dry, add a little water or stock.
7
Remove cinnamon and bay leaf, and stir in sugar and prunes.
8
Simmer until prunes and meat are soft, another 30 to 45 minutes.
9
(Dish can be made in advance to this point; let sit for a few hours, or cover and refrigerate for up to a day before reheating and proceeding.)
10
When meat is very tender, uncover pot and add vinegar; if necessary, raise heat so sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
11
Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve hot, garnished with parsley.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 pounds lean boneless beef, preferably chuck, in 2-inch cubes, Salt and pepper to taste, 1 onion, peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Beef Stew With Prunes falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beef Stew With Prunes

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