Puerto rican beef stew

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3tablespoonsVegetable oil
poundsStewing beef; cut into 1 1/2-inch
; pieces
1largeOnion; chopped
3largesGarlic cloves; chopped
1tablespoonChopped fresh parsley
4Fresh thyme sprigs or 1 teaspoon dried; crumbled
4Bay leaves
2tablespoonsAll purpose-flour
2cansBeef broth; (14 1/2-ounce)
2cupsDry red wine
4largesPotatoes; cut lengthwise into
; quarters
3largesCarrots; cut into 3/4-inch
; pieces
½poundsGreen beans; trimmed, halved
Chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Heat oil in heavy large pot or Dutch oven over high heat. Add beef in batches and brown. Using slotted spoon, transfer beef to bowl. Add onion and garlic to pot and saute 5 minutes. Add parsley, thyme, bay leaves and flour. Stir 2 minutes. Gradually mix in broth and wine. Return beef to pot and bring mixture to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered 45 minutes.

Add potatoes and carrots to stew. Simmer until meat and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Add green beans and simmer until beans are tender and gravy is slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.

Transfer stew to large bowl. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

Serves 6.

Bon Appetit March 1993

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