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Lazy One-Pot Beef, Potato, and Chickpea Stew

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Lazy One-Pot Beef, Potato, and Chickpea Stew

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Lazy One-Pot Beef, Potato, and Chickpea Stew

Name: Lazy One-Pot Beef, Potato, and Chickpea Stew
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 130 min
Total time: 155 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Middle Eastern / Home Cooking
Ingredients: 1.5 kg Beef Chuck Cubes (No. 2 cut) (Untrib or similar cut, suitable for stewing); 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil (For browning the meat and sautéing vegetables); 1/2 bag Frozen Chickpeas (Sanfrost) (No need to thaw beforehand); 10 cloves Garlic Cloves, halved (Can be left whole or roughly chopped); 2 large Red Peppers, sliced (Sliced into thick strips); 2 medium Onions, large diced (Cut into substantial pieces for the stew); 3 medium Carrots, peeled and thick-sliced (Sliced into thick rounds); 1 kg Baby Potatoes, peeled (Small potatoes, can be cut in half if larger); 1 tablespoon Sweet Paprika (Adds color and mild sweetness); 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika (For a deeper, smoky flavor); 1 tablespoon Black Pepper (Freshly ground is best); 1 teaspoon Cumin (Adds warmth and earthiness); 1 tablespoon Salt, or to taste (Adjust at the end of cooking); 1.5 liters Boiling Water, or more as needed (Enough to barely cover the ingredients)

This special episode features a truly easy and delicious one-pot beef stew. Perfect for lazy cooks, this recipe requires minimal effort: simply combine beef, potatoes, carrots, chickpeas, and spices in a single pot, and let it simmer until tender. The result is a comforting and flavorful meal that will have everyone licking their fingers.

#One-Pot

#Beef Stew

#Easy

#Comfort Food

#Winter Meal

#Potatoes

#Chickpeas

Ingredients in the pot before cooking

Recipe Information

25m

Prep Time

2h 10m

Cook Time

2h 35m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Middle Eastern / Home Cooking

Hebrew

Nutrition (per serving)

750

Calories

60g

Protein

45g

Carbs

45g

Fat

Stew simmering gently

Ingredients

Servings: 6

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Cooked stew in the pot

Instructions

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In a large pot, heat the oil over high heat. Add the beef cubes and sear them on all sides until well browned. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
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In a large pot, heat the oil over high heat. Add the beef cubes and sear them on all sides until well browned. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
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Browning the meat properly adds deep flavor to the stew.
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Add the sliced onions and red peppers to the same pot and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Return the beef to the pot.
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Add the sliced onions and red peppers to the same pot and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Return the beef to the pot.
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Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot to incorporate all flavors.
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Add the halved garlic cloves, frozen chickpeas, thick-sliced carrots, peeled baby potatoes, sweet paprika, smoked paprika, black pepper, cumin, and salt to the pot. Mix everything well to combine.
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Add the halved garlic cloves, frozen chickpeas, thick-sliced carrots, peeled baby potatoes, sweet paprika, smoked paprika, black pepper, cumin, and salt to the pot. Mix everything well to combine.
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Ensure all vegetables are well coated with the spices for maximum flavor.
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Pour in 1.5 liters of boiling water, or enough to just cover the ingredients. Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer.
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Pour in 1.5 liters of boiling water, or enough to just cover the ingredients. Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer.
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Adjust water level as needed during cooking; the liquid should barely cover the ingredients.
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Continue to simmer for approximately 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender and the vegetables are soft. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
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Continue to simmer for approximately 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender and the vegetables are soft. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
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The longer it simmers, the richer the flavors will become. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
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Serve the delicious one-pot beef stew hot. It pairs wonderfully with rice or fresh bread.
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Serve the delicious one-pot beef stew hot. It pairs wonderfully with rice or fresh bread.
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Garnish with fresh parsley for a touch of freshness and color.

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Lazy One-Pot Beef, Potato, and Chickpea Stew

Lazy One-Pot Beef, Potato, and Chickpea Stew

Recipe Information

Ingredients

Beef Chuck Cubes (No. 2 cut)(Untrib or similar cut, suitable for stewing)

Vegetable Oil(For browning the meat and sautéing vegetables)

Frozen Chickpeas (Sanfrost)(No need to thaw beforehand)

Garlic Cloves, halved(Can be left whole or roughly chopped)

Red Peppers, sliced(Sliced into thick strips)

Onions, large diced(Cut into substantial pieces for the stew)

Carrots, peeled and thick-sliced(Sliced into thick rounds)

Baby Potatoes, peeled(Small potatoes, can be cut in half if larger)

Sweet Paprika(Adds color and mild sweetness)

Smoked Paprika(For a deeper, smoky flavor)

Black Pepper(Freshly ground is best)

Cumin(Adds warmth and earthiness)

Salt, or to taste(Adjust at the end of cooking)

Boiling Water, or more as needed(Enough to barely cover the ingredients)

Servings: 6

Instructions

Add the sliced onions and red peppers to the same pot and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Return the beef to the pot.Preview7mPreviewAdd the sliced onions and red peppers to the same pot and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Return the beef to the pot.7m

Serve the delicious one-pot beef stew hot. It pairs wonderfully with rice or fresh bread.Preview0mPreviewServe the delicious one-pot beef stew hot. It pairs wonderfully with rice or fresh bread.0m

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Beef Chuck Cubes (No. 2 cut)
(Untrib or similar cut, suitable for stewing)

Vegetable Oil
(For browning the meat and sautéing vegetables)

Frozen Chickpeas (Sanfrost)
(No need to thaw beforehand)

Garlic Cloves, halved
(Can be left whole or roughly chopped)

Red Peppers, sliced
(Sliced into thick strips)

Onions, large diced
(Cut into substantial pieces for the stew)

Carrots, peeled and thick-sliced
(Sliced into thick rounds)

Baby Potatoes, peeled
(Small potatoes, can be cut in half if larger)

Sweet Paprika
(Adds color and mild sweetness)

Smoked Paprika
(For a deeper, smoky flavor)

Black Pepper
(Freshly ground is best)

Cumin
(Adds warmth and earthiness)

Salt, or to taste
(Adjust at the end of cooking)

Boiling Water, or more as needed
(Enough to barely cover the ingredients)

Add the sliced onions and red peppers to the same pot and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Return the beef to the pot.
Preview
7m
Preview
Add the sliced onions and red peppers to the same pot and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Return the beef to the pot.
7m

Serve the delicious one-pot beef stew hot. It pairs wonderfully with rice or fresh bread.
Preview
0m
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Serve the delicious one-pot beef stew hot. It pairs wonderfully with rice or fresh bread.
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