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Dutch Oven Beef and Pepper Stew
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Dutch Oven Beef and Pepper Stew
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Dutch Oven Beef and Pepper Stew

A hearty and flavorful Dutch oven beef and pepper stew, perfect for a comforting meal. Featuring tender beef, sweet peppers, baby potatoes, and a rich tomato-based sauce, seasoned with aromatic herbs and spices.
#Stew
#Beef
#One-pot
#Dinner
#Winter
#Hearty
Searing the Beef
Searing the Beef

Recipe Information

25m
Prep Time
2h
Cook Time
2h 25m
Total Time
4
Servings
Medium
Comfort Food
English
Nutrition (per serving)
480
Calories
35g
Protein
45g
Carbs
20g
Fat
Adding Vegetables
Adding Vegetables

Ingredients

  • Beef roasting joint

    500 gram
  • Brown onions

    2 large, chopped
  • Garlic cloves

    2 large, chopped
  • Mini sweet peppers

    4 halved (any colour)
  • Cherry tomatoes

    5 halved (yellow and red)
  • Baby potatoes

    600 halved
  • Sun dried tomato purée

    2 tablespoons
  • Tomato purée

    2 tablespoons
  • Bay leaves

    2 leaves
  • Balsamic vinegar

    1 tablespoon
  • Water

    450 milliliters
  • Smoked paprika

    2 teaspoons
  • Sweet paprika

    1 teaspoon
  • Italian style herbs

    1 teaspoons
  • Chilli flakes

    1 teaspoon
  • Garlic granules

    1 teaspoon
  • Onion granules

    1 teaspoon
Servings: 4
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Stew Simmering
Stew Simmering

Instructions

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  • 1

    Prepare the vegetables: chop the onions and garlic, halve the mini sweet peppers, cherry tomatoes, and baby potatoes.
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    Prepare the vegetables: chop the onions and garlic, halve the mini sweet peppers, cherry tomatoes, and baby potatoes.
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    Ensure all vegetables are uniformly cut for even cooking.
  • 2

    Heat your Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the beef roasting joint on all sides until browned, then remove and set aside.
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    Heat your Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the beef roasting joint on all sides until browned, then remove and set aside.
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    Browning the beef adds depth of flavor to the stew.
  • 3

    In the same Dutch oven, add a little more oil if needed, then sauté the chopped brown onions until softened and translucent.
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    In the same Dutch oven, add a little more oil if needed, then sauté the chopped brown onions until softened and translucent.
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    Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot to incorporate flavor.
  • 4

    Add the chopped garlic to the onions and cook for another minute until fragrant.
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    Add the chopped garlic to the onions and cook for another minute until fragrant.
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    Be careful not to burn the garlic as it can turn bitter.
  • 5

    Return the beef to the Dutch oven. Add the halved mini sweet peppers, cherry tomatoes, baby potatoes, sun dried tomato purée, tomato purée, bay leaves, balsamic vinegar, water, smoked paprika, sweet paprika, Italian style herbs, chilli flakes, garlic granules, and onion granules. Stir to combine.
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    Return the beef to the Dutch oven. Add the halved mini sweet peppers, cherry tomatoes, baby potatoes, sun dried tomato purée, tomato purée, bay leaves, balsamic vinegar, water, smoked paprika, sweet paprika, Italian style herbs, chilli flakes, garlic granules, and onion granules. Stir to combine.
    5m

    Ensure all ingredients are well mixed and coated with the spices and purées.
  • 6

    Bring the stew to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover the Dutch oven, and let it cook for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender.
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    Bring the stew to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover the Dutch oven, and let it cook for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender.
    1h 45m

    Check occasionally and stir to prevent sticking. If the stew gets too thick, add a little more water or broth.
  • 7

    Once the beef is tender, remove the bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot.
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    Once the beef is tender, remove the bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot.
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    This stew pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or a side of rice.
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