RIOJA BEEF WITH CHICKPEAS, PEPPERS AND SAFFRON

Rioja Beef With Chickpeas, Peppers and Saffron image

Colorful peppers brighten this hearty stew flavored with Spanish red wine (don't forget to save some wine to serve along with dinner)!

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 2h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

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Ingredients

3 lbs boneless beef chuck, cut into 1-1/2-2-inch cubes, patted dry
3 tablespoons oil
salt and pepper, to taste
1 large yellow pepper, cut in 6 pieces
1 large red pepper, cut in 6 pieces
1 onion, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon saffron thread
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup dry red wine (Spanish Rioja)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 (16 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained
1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest
1 orange, juice of
water

Steps:

Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position; preheat to 450 degrees. Heat 6-quart Dutch oven over low.
Toss meat and 1 T. oil in bowl. Season with 1/2 t. salt and 1/4 t. pepper.
Add 1 T. oil to Dutch oven; heat on medium-high. Add peppers; cook, stirring, until browned, 3 minutes. Remove.
Working in 2 batches, add meat and sear, turning once, until browned, 5-6 minutes per batch. Return to bowl.
Add remaining oil to pot; add onion. Cook, stirring, until softened, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic, paprika, cumin, and saffron; cook, stirring, 1 minutes. Whisk in flour, then broth, wine and tomatoes.
Return beef to pot. Cover with foil, then lid and set over medium-high heat until bubbly. Transfer pot to oven; cook 1-1/2 hours.
Remove from oven; set over low heat. Remove foil; add peppers, chickpeas, zest, juice, and about 1 cup water, if necessary, to make gravy. Cover; simmer for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.2, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 112.3, Sodium 643.9, Carbohydrate 40, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 2.8, Protein 44.5

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kerline desir

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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.

Sydff Erssd

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I'm going to try this recipe for my next dinner party.

Azan Hussain

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This recipe looks like it would be a great way to impress my guests.

Nolen King

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I'm always looking for new recipes to add to my repertoire, and this one looks like a winner.

Samara Fleming

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I'm not a huge fan of beef, but this recipe looks so good that I'm willing to give it a try.

Riz Shaukat

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I'm a big fan of Spanish food, and this recipe looks like a great way to try something new.

Mairaj Bhatti

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This recipe looks amazing! I'm going to try it this weekend.

Iil Yay

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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. I can't wait to try it!

Mendel Joseph

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This dish is perfect for a cold winter night. It's hearty and filling, and the spices warm you up.

Lukas Laramee

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I love that this dish is so versatile. I've made it with different types of beef, chickpeas, and peppers, and it's always delicious.

Subash Rai

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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beef. I always have leftover beef from roasts or steaks, and this is a great way to use it up.

Aarav Babu

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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.

Alex cf d ever ctis Flores

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This dish is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can throw it all in the slow cooker and let it cook all day.

Quasar ismail

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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of chickpeas, but I'm so glad I did! The chickpeas were cooked perfectly and added a great texture to the dish.