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Rice Stew

Rice Stew

A hearty and comforting beef and potato stew served over fluffy white rice, rich with tomatoes, peppers, and warm spices.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1.5 pounds Beef Chuck Roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 medium Yukon Gold Potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 large Onion, diced
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper, chopped
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped
  • 4 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 2 large Tomatoes, diced
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 3 cups Beef Broth
  • 1.5 teaspoons Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 4 cups Cooked White Rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add a splash of oil.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Season beef with salt and pepper. Sear in batches until browned. Remove and set aside. In the same pot, sauté onion, garlic, and peppers until softened. Stir in tomato paste, tomatoes, cumin, and oregano.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Deglaze the pot with a splash of beef broth, scraping up any browned bits. Return the beef to the pot along with potatoes, bay leaf, and remaining broth.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Stir everything together. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cover.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is fork-tender and potatoes are cooked through.
  6. Finishing Touches: Remove bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Let sit for 10 minutes off heat.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Spoon over warm rice and top with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.

Notes

  • Use Yukon Gold potatoes for better texture.
  • Searing the beef is key for added depth of flavor.
  • This stew tastes even better the next day after the flavors meld.
  • Add chili flakes for a spicy twist if you like heat.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Latin American
  • Diet: Halal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 390
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 730mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: rice stew, beef and potato stew, Cuban-style stew, Latin comfort food