🧄 Ingredients
- 1 lb beef stew meat, cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped
- ½ fresh tomato, chopped
- 3 red potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 (14.5 oz) can green beans, drained
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup white wine
- 1 cup water
- 2 sprigs fresh parsley
- Pinch of paprika, salt, and black pepper
🍲 Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a stockpot over medium-high heat.
- Dust beef with flour, then brown it with garlic, bay leaves, and pepper.
- Add onion, bell pepper, carrot, and paprika; cook until softened.
- Stir in tomato, wine, water, and parsley. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Add potatoes and green beans; cook until fork-tender (about 45 minutes).
- Serve hot—ideally over a bed of white rice or with crusty bread for dipping.
This stew is a hug in a bowl, and the flavors only get better the next day. Want to explore variations or pair it with a Portuguese dessert?
