Bulgarian Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Bulgarian Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 4 cups chopped onions; 10 garlic cloves, minced; 8 bay leaves; 3 1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes; 3 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika; 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel; 1 teaspoon dried summer savory; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3 cups beef stock or canned broth; 1/3 cup dry red wine; 1 tablespoon butter, room temperature; 1 tablespoon all purpose flour; 12 ounces egg noodles; 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Servings: persons

1/3 cup vegetable oil
4 cups chopped onions
10 garlic cloves, minced
8 bay leaves
3 1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
3 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon dried summer savory
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups beef stock or canned broth
1/3 cup dry red wine
1 tablespoon butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
12 ounces egg noodles
1/4 cup chopped parsley

1
Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat.
2
Add onions, garlic and bay leaves.
3
Saute until onions are golden, about 15 minutes.
4
Sprinkle meat with salt and pepper.
5
Add to pot.
6
Add paprika, lemon peel, savory and cayenne pepper; stir until meat is coated.
7
Add stock and wine.
8
Bring to boil.
9
Reduce heat, cover and simmer until meat is very tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
10
Using slotted spoon, transfer meat to bowl.
11
Mix butter and flour in small bowl until smooth paste forms.
12
Add to cooking liquid in pot, whisking constantly.
13
Simmer until cooking liquid thickens to sauce consistency, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes.
14
Season sauce with salt and pepper.
15
Return meat to sauce.
16
(Can be made 1 day ahead.
17
Cover; chill.)
18
Cook noodles in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite.
19
Drain.
20
TRansfer to large bowl.
21
Bring stew to simmer.
22
Spoon over noodles.
23
Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

2041

kcal

Calories

Fat

179

Carbs

136

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup vegetable oil, 4 cups chopped onions, 10 garlic cloves, minced, 8 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Bulgarian Beef Stew 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.

Bulgarian Beef Stew

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