To prepare a delicious beef stew, we start by preparing the essential ingredients. We wash, clean, and finely chop the bell pepper, onion, and tomatoes. These vegetables will form the flavorful base of our stew. In a pot, we add a little oil and let it heat up. Then, we add the chopped vegetables and let them steam, adding a little water so they don't stick to the bottom. We let the mixture simmer on medium heat for about 10 minutes until the vegetables become soft and melt.
Meanwhile, we take care of the beef. We remove any skins and fats, then cut the meat into suitable cubes. Once the vegetables are prepared, we add them to the pot and incorporate the pieces of meat. It is important to add enough water to completely cover the meat. We season with salt, pepper, and paprika, choosing between the sweet or hot version, depending on our preferences. We let the stew simmer on low heat, checking constantly. If the water reduces too much, we add a little each time, being careful not to let it stick to the bottom of the pot.
The stew is considered ready when the meat becomes so tender that it falls apart into strips. It is essential that the sauce is thick and consistent, but not too runny. Once the stew is perfectly cooked, we prepare a delicious accompaniment: couscous. In another pot, we put a quarter liter of water, add homemade vegetable seasoning, and a few slices of lemon peel, then let it boil. We measure the desired amount of couscous and put it in a bowl, mixing with salt to taste.
After the water reaches the boiling point, we pour it over the couscous, cover the bowl with a lid, and let it sit for 5 minutes. Then, we lift the lid and fluff the couscous with a fork to achieve a fluffy texture. Finally, we arrange a serving of couscous on the plate, generously placing the beef stew on top, completing it with pickles for a pleasant contrast of flavors.
To give a personal touch, we can use homemade vegetable seasoning, which contains onion, bell pepper, carrot, and parsnip, all dried and ground, providing an unmistakable taste to our stew. This recipe not only satisfies the taste buds but also creates pleasant moments with loved ones!
Meanwhile, we take care of the beef. We remove any skins and fats, then cut the meat into suitable cubes. Once the vegetables are prepared, we add them to the pot and incorporate the pieces of meat. It is important to add enough water to completely cover the meat. We season with salt, pepper, and paprika, choosing between the sweet or hot version, depending on our preferences. We let the stew simmer on low heat, checking constantly. If the water reduces too much, we add a little each time, being careful not to let it stick to the bottom of the pot.
The stew is considered ready when the meat becomes so tender that it falls apart into strips. It is essential that the sauce is thick and consistent, but not too runny. Once the stew is perfectly cooked, we prepare a delicious accompaniment: couscous. In another pot, we put a quarter liter of water, add homemade vegetable seasoning, and a few slices of lemon peel, then let it boil. We measure the desired amount of couscous and put it in a bowl, mixing with salt to taste.
After the water reaches the boiling point, we pour it over the couscous, cover the bowl with a lid, and let it sit for 5 minutes. Then, we lift the lid and fluff the couscous with a fork to achieve a fluffy texture. Finally, we arrange a serving of couscous on the plate, generously placing the beef stew on top, completing it with pickles for a pleasant contrast of flavors.
To give a personal touch, we can use homemade vegetable seasoning, which contains onion, bell pepper, carrot, and parsnip, all dried and ground, providing an unmistakable taste to our stew. This recipe not only satisfies the taste buds but also creates pleasant moments with loved ones!
Ingredients
1 red bell pepper, thick 3 bunches of green onions 2 smaller tomatoes salt, pepper (to taste) spicy paprika (or not!) 700 g of the best quality beef, cleaned of skin and fat homemade seasoning for roasting (see note at the end**) 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil or coconut (you can use any kind you like) 100 g couscous homemade seasoning (or store-bought) 1 lemon