Portuguese Spiced Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Portuguese Spiced Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 lbs beef bottom round steaks, cut into 2 inch pieces and trimmed of fat; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup dry red wine (Zinfandel); 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 tablespoon pickling spices; 1 bay leaf; 1 (28 ounce) can peeled Italian tomatoes, chopped and undrained; 7 ounces Italian bread or 7 ounces French bread, torn into 3 inch chunks; 2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs beef bottom round steaks, cut into 2 inch pieces and trimmed of fat
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 medium onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup dry red wine (Zinfandel)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon pickling spices
1 bay leaf
1 (28 ounce) can peeled Italian tomatoes, chopped and undrained
7 ounces Italian bread or 7 ounces French bread, torn into 3 inch chunks
2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint (optional)

1
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add in the beef (may need to do this in batches), cook until meat is browned, stirring frequently.
3
Transfer beef to 4 quart slow-cooker; season with salt and pepper.
4
Add a little more oil to the skillet (if needed) and saute the onions for 4 minutes or until softened.
5
Add in the garlic and saute 1 minute.
6
Add in the red wine, tomato paste, pickling spices, and bay leaf.
7
Let simmer and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet as you stir.
8
Remove skillet from heat; stir in tomatoes with juice.
9
Pour mixture into slow cooker.
10
Cover and cook on low 6-7 hours.
11
Skin any fat from surface of stew.
12
To serve: put bread chunks into individual serving bowls; pour stew over bread and let stand for 5 minutes.
13
Sprinkle with fresh mint if desired and serve.

708

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 lbs beef bottom round steaks, cut into 2 inch pieces and trimmed of fat, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Portuguese Spiced 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.

Portuguese Spiced Beef Stew

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