Bulgarian Beef Stew

A hearty and flavorful beef stew from Bulgaria, perfect for a cozy meal.

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Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 2 hrs

Total Time 2 hrs 20 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Bulgarian

Servings servings

Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

Large pot
Knife
Cutting board

Ingredients:

Main Ingredients

1 kg Beef chuck cut into cubes
2 Onions chopped
3 Carrots sliced
4 cloves Garlic minced
2 tbsp Tomato paste
1 cup Red wine
4 cups Beef broth
2 tbsp Paprika
2 tsp Salt
1 tsp Black pepper
2 tbsp Olive oil
2 pcs Bay leaves
1 tbsp Thyme fresh or dried
3 Potatoes peeled and cubed

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add beef cubes and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pot, add onions, carrots, and garlic. Cook until softened.
4. Stir in tomato paste and cook for another minute.
5. Pour in red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
6. Return beef to the pot. Add beef broth, paprika, salt, pepper, bay leaves, and thyme.
7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 hours.
8. Add potatoes and continue to simmer for another 30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
9. Remove bay leaves and serve hot.

Notes:

For a richer flavor, let the stew sit overnight in the fridge and reheat before serving.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 1200mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 5mg

Keywords:

Keyword Beef Stew

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