Hearty Banish Winterblues Stew Recipe

Name: Hearty Banish Winterblues Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 400 g bite sized pieces chicken meat or 400 g beef or 400 g lamb; 3 tablespoons plain flour, to dredge the chickens, beef, lamb, before adding to the skillet; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped (skin & seeds removed); 50 g canned tomato paste; 1 medium purple plump aubergines (keep skin on) or 1 medium eggplant, cut into small cubes (keep skin on); 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped garlic or 2 garlic paste; salt; 1 tablespoon fresh basil, paste or 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaf, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon cayenne powder or 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; ½ cup water; 1 tablespoon sugar

Servings: persons

400 g bite sized pieces chicken meat or 400 g beef or 400 g lamb
3 tablespoons plain flour, to dredge the chickens, beef, lamb, before adding to the skillet
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped (skin & seeds removed)
50 g canned tomato paste
1 medium purple plump aubergines (keep skin on) or 1 medium eggplant, cut into small cubes (keep skin on)
2 tablespoons of freshly chopped garlic or 2 garlic paste
salt
1 tablespoon fresh basil, paste or 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaf, finely chopped
1 teaspoon cayenne powder or 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup water
1 tablespoon sugar

1
In a skillet add olive oil and onions-let the onions sweat till transparent add the garlic till the aroma of the garlic starts to fill the air.
2
In a bowl dredge the meat in the plain flour- add to the onion & garlic, coat the meat pieces with the onion & garlic mixing all the time, do not let the meat stick to the skillet/ pan.
3
as the pieces start to brown a little and the meat will seal add the chopped tomatoes mix wel,l add the basil and the tomatoe paste and the Red cayene powder,give it a GOOD STIR TO INCORPORATE ALL THE INGREDIENTS WELL- finally add the aubergines.
4
Now lower the heat and add the water, give it one more stir cover the pan with a lid-Cook on low heat till meat is tender- the sauce will be a rich red and thick, add the sugar mix well.
5
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
6
Serve with Penne pasta, or fusili or can be enjoyed with Brown,or white rice- I found Crusty bread .
7
Bagettes go very well as you can clean up the sauce with this bread.
8
enjoy.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 400 g bite sized pieces chicken meat or 400 g beef or 400 g lamb, 3 tablespoons plain flour, to dredge the chickens, beef, lamb, before adding to the skillet, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 2 medium tomatoes, chopped (skin & seeds removed), and more.

Yes, Hearty Banish Winterblues 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hearty Banish Winterblues Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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