Beef Stew with Rice

Name: Beef Stew with Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck, cubed; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 6 roma tomatoes, chopped; 2 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 habanero pepper, seeded; 1 red onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 2 cups beef broth; 2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed; 1 tsp curry powder; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp salt

A hearty West African style stew featuring tender beef simmered in a spiced tomato pepper sauce and served over fluffy white rice.

75 minMediumServes 4620 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs beef chuck, cubed
1/4 cup vegetable oil
6 roma tomatoes, chopped
2 red bell pepper, chopped
1 habanero pepper, seeded
1 red onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 cups beef broth
2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed
1 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Blend 6 chopped roma tomatoes, 2 chopped red bell pepper, and 1 seeded habanero pepper in a blender until completely smooth.
2

Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a heavy pot over medium heat and sear 2 lbs cubed beef chuck until browned on all sides.
3

Remove beef from pot, then sauté 1 chopped red onion and 4 minced garlic cloves for 3 minutes until softened.
4

Stir in 1/4 cup tomato paste, 1 tsp curry powder, and 1/2 tsp dried thyme, cooking for 2 minutes.
5

Pour in the blended pepper mixture, 2 cups beef broth, 1 tsp salt, and returned beef.
6

Cover and simmer over low heat for 45 minutes until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 195°F and becomes tender.
7

Cook 2 cups rinsed long-grain white rice in a separate pot according to package instructions and serve the hot stew over the rice.

Questions

How long does Beef Stew with Rice keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Beef Stew with Rice?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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