Title: Hearty Beef and Chickpea Stew Recipe
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Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Introduction
On evenings that call out for warm, comforting, and wholesome meals, that’s when our Cheery Beef and Chickpea Stew comes to the rescue. Filled with tender beef chunks, crunchy chickpeas, and a burst of spices, it is the perfect meal to fill your heart and belly with joy.
Why make this recipe
This stew is the perfect balance between health and taste. It is easy to prepare, filled with proteins and nutrients, and will leave your taste buds dancing with its rich flavors.
How to make Hearty Beef and Chickpea Stew
Ingredients:
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1.5 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1 large onion, diced
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 carrots, sliced
– 2 celery stalks, sliced
– 1 tablespoon tomato paste
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
– 4 cups beef broth
– 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
– 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
– 2 bay leaves
– 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Directions:
1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season the beef chunks with salt and pepper, then brown them in the pot and set aside.
2. In the same pot, sauté the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until the onions become translucent.
3. Stir in the tomato paste, cumin, paprika, and coriander till the mixture becomes aromatic.
4. Next, add the browned beef, beef broth, chickpeas, diced tomatoes, and bay leaves to the pot. Allow the mixture to come to a boil, reduce the heat, cover the pot, and let it simmer until the meat becomes tender.
5. Just before serving, remove the bay leaves, stir in the fresh parsley, adjust the seasonings to your preference, and serve it warm.
How to serve Hearty Beef and Chickpea Stew
Serve this Hearty Beef and Chickpea Stew with a chunk of crusty bread on a cozy evening to warm up your soul.
How to store Hearty Beef and Chickpea Stew
This stew can be kept in the refrigerator in a sealed container for three days or frozen for up to three months.
Tips to make Hearty Beef and Chickpea Stew
Always brown the beef chunks for the best flavor and cook the stew on a low flame to tenderize the beef.
Variation (if any)
For a vegetarian version, swap the beef chunks with an assortment of vegetables of your choice like mushrooms, bell peppers, red kidney beans etc. and use vegetable broth instead of beef broth.
FAQs:
1. Can I use canned beef for this recipe?
Yes, but fresh beef is preferred for the best flavor.
2. Can I use other types of beans?
Yes, you can replace the chickpeas with any beans of your choice.
3. How do I serve the stew?
The stew is best served warm with a side of crusty bread or over steamed rice.