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Beef Stew

150 min 4 servingsđŸ‡ŠđŸ‡· argentinien 400 kcal Researched
Photo: Xemenendura, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Description

Beef Stew - Authentic recipe from Argentina. Ready in 150 min. Try it now!

Directions

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  1. 1

    Season 600 g beef (braising cut, cubed) with salt and pepper and sear. Cut 1 onion and 200 g carrots into pieces.

    ⏱ approx. 12 min

    💡 Tip: Estofado de Carne is a hearty Argentine beef stew — beef with vegetables in a tomato-wine sauce, slowly braised. Filling and comforting. A family classic (home cooking).

  2. 2

    Sauté the onion and carrots. Deglaze with red wine, add tomatoes/tomato paste and broth. Season with bay leaf and paprika.

    ⏱ approx. 12 min

    💡 Tip: Estofado is a classic braise — slowly cook the beef (braising cut) in a tomato-wine sauce until meltingly tender. Potatoes, carrots and peppers make it hearty. Red wine adds depth.

  3. 3

    Cover and braise for 1.5–2 hours until the beef is tender and the sauce is thick. Optionally add potatoes, peas, peppers. Garnish with parsley.

    ⏱ approx. 12 min

    💡 Tip: Estofado de Carne is served with rice, pasta, mashed potatoes or polenta — the tender beef with vegetables in a hearty sauce. Filling and comforting. An Argentine family classic, especially in winter.

📜 Origin & History

Estofado de Carne is a classic Argentine braised meat dish consisting of beef, vegetables, and spices. It has its roots in European cooking traditions, particularly in Spanish and Italian cuisine. Estofado is often considered home cooking and is an example of the hearty, meat-based dishes that are valued in Argentina.

🌿 Regional variants

With potatoes

Potatoes braised along with the stew — even more filling.

With peas and peppers

With more vegetables — more colourful.

đŸ· What goes with it?

With rice or pasta. With mashed potatoes or polenta. In winter. Hearty.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Estofado?

Estofado de Carne is a hearty beef stew (Spanish-Argentine) — beef with vegetables in a tomato-wine sauce, slowly braised until tender. Filling and comforting. A family classic.

How does the beef become tender?

Use braising cuts (with connective tissue) and cook them slowly and for a long time (1.5–2 hours) in the sauce — this breaks down the connective tissue and makes the meat meltingly tender. Sear first (develop flavour), then braise. Patience pays off.

What is it served with?

With rice, pasta (Tallarines), mashed potatoes or polenta — something to soak up the hearty sauce. With bread. A filling, comforting winter/family dish.

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Ingredients

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Servings:
4
  • Beef600 g
  • Onion1 pcs
  • Carrot200 g
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Nutrition per serving

400
kcal
39.59g
Protein
6.16g
Carbs
25.61g
Fat

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