Beef and Vegetable Stew with Rice

This hearty Beef and Vegetable Stew with Rice is a comforting dish that combines tender beef chunks with a medley of fresh vegetables, all simmered to perfection. Served over fluffy rice, it’s a wholesome meal that’s both satisfying and nutritious.

Ingredients

• Beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes - 300 grams
• Carrots, diced - 1 medium (about 100 grams)
• Potato, diced - 1 medium (about 150 grams)
• Celery, diced - 1 stalk (about 50 grams)
• Onion, chopped - 1 medium (about 100 grams)
• Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
• Tomato paste - 1 tablespoon
• Beef broth - 500 milliliters
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Dried thyme - 1 teaspoon
• Bay leaf - 1
• Salt - 1 teaspoon (to taste)
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon (to taste)
• Long-grain rice - 100 grams
• Water (for rice) - 200 milliliters

Steps

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and garlic, sautéing until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
2. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the beef cubes, browning them on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
3. Stir in the diced carrots, potatoes, and celery, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes.
4. Add the tomato paste, dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper, mixing well to coat the vegetables and beef.
5. Pour in the beef broth, bringing the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
6. After 1 hour, check the beef for tenderness; it should be fork-tender. If not, continue simmering for an additional 15-30 minutes.
7. While the stew is finishing, rinse the rice under cold water. In a separate pot, bring 200 milliliters of water to a boil, add the rice, and a pinch of salt. Cover and reduce the heat to low, cooking for about 15-18 minutes until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.
8. Once the stew is ready, remove the bay leaf and serve the beef and vegetable stew over a bed of fluffy rice.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 85 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.8 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from beef, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Contains a variety of vegetables providing essential vitamins and minerals.

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