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: 2 kilograms stewing beef diced; 1 clove garlic; 1/2 cup almonds peeled and baked; 3 each onions; 1 x sesame seeds; 750 milliliters red wine; 2 each tomatoes; 1 x ginger; 1 x coriander seeds; 1 x salt and black pepper; 1 x paprika; 1 x saffron threads; 2 each carrots; 1 x cinnamon; 1 each cloves; 250 grams prunes pitted and soaked, in cognac

Servings: persons

2 kilograms stewing beef diced
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup almonds peeled and baked
3 each onions
1 x sesame seeds
750 milliliters red wine
2 each tomatoes
1 x ginger
1 x coriander seeds
1 x salt and black pepper
1 x paprika
1 x saffron threads
2 each carrots
1 x cinnamon
1 each cloves
250 grams prunes pitted and soaked, in cognac

1
Slice beef.
2
Marinate overnight in wine, 1 onion, carrots, cinnamon, ginger, clove, salt, paprika and wine.
3
Chop 2 remaining onions.
4
Dry meat in paper towel.
5
Cook onions in butter in Dutch oven until transparent.
6
Sear meat in butter in a skillet, a few slices at a time, and transfer them to Dutch oven.
7
Cook until all liquid has evaporated.
8
Strain marinade and add to the meat.
9
Cover pan and cook in very slow heat for 3 hours.
10
30 minutes before end of cooking add the tomatoes (peeled, seeded and chopped).
11
5 minutes before serving add prunes.
12
Serve meat sprinkled with almonds and sesame seeds.

1717

kcal

Calories

110

Fat

Carbs

145

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 kilograms stewing beef diced, 1 clove garlic, 1/2 cup almonds peeled and baked, 3 each onions, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Beef Stew with Prunes

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Variations & substitutions

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