Incredible | beef stew recipe! Cooking With Andy
Cooking With Andy Ingredients: Spice Blend 2 tablespoons rainbow peppercorns, crushed 4 garlic cloves 2 jalapeños, chopped 2 Tianjin red dried chilies Beef and Seasoning 3 pounds beef (cut into small pieces) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 2 tablespoons oil (for searing beef) Vegetables and Add-ins 2 medium potatoes, cubed 1 cup pumpkin, cubed 1 onion, chopped 1 cup mushrooms, sliced ½ bell pepper, chopped 3 tomatoes, chopped 2 more jalapeños, chopped 2 tablespoons pepper paste Water as needed Instructions: Prepare the Spice Blend: In a mortar, crush the rainbow peppercorns until fine. Add the garlic cloves, chopped jalapeños, and dried chilies, setting this spice blend aside. Season the Beef: Cut the beef into small, bite-sized pieces. Season with salt, cumin, and smoked paprika, then mix well to coat each piece. Sear the Beef: In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over high heat. Sear the beef pieces for 10-15 minutes, just until they’re browned on the outside. Don’t cook fully at this stage. Add Water and Simmer: Pour in enough water to cover the beef and add a pinch of salt. Cover the pan and let it cook for 2 hours on low heat, letting the beef turn tender and juicy. Add Potatoes and Pumpkin: After 2 hours, add cubed potatoes and pumpkin pieces to the pan. Cook until the veggies are just tender. Remove the potatoes and pumpkin from the pan and set aside. Reserve Broth: Save the beef broth in a separate container, which can be used to cook rice. Cook the Vegetables: In a fresh pan, add 2 more tablespoons of oil. Sauté the onion, spice blend (peppercorns, garlic, jalapeños, dried chilies), and beef for 3-5 minutes. Add More Vegetables: Add mushrooms, bell pepper, and 2 more chopped jalapeños. Stir everything well, then add enough water to keep the mixture from sticking. Add chopped tomatoes and pepper paste, stirring to combine. Return Potatoes and Pumpkin: Put the cooked potatoes and pumpkin back into the pan, stirring everything together. Let the stew simmer for another hour, allowing the flavors to fully blend and the meat to become even more tender. Serve and Enjoy: Serve the stew hot, paired with rice cooked in the reserved beef broth for an extra layer of flavor. Enjoy!
