SPICED BEEF STEW WITH CARROTS AND CHICKPEAS

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This hearty dinner recipe combines beef with bell pepper, carrots, chickpeas, and Ethiopian berbere seasoning-a spice blend of up to twenty ingredients including chile, paprika, ginger, and garlic. The result is a fragrant stew that will perk up winter palates and delight the senses. To soak up every delicious drop, serve it over a bed of fluffy couscous.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Time 3h25m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds beef chuck (preferably grass-fed), cut into 2-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Unbleached all-purpose flour, for dusting
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons berbere seasoning
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup dry red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon
3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
4 carrots (8 ounces), peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Fresh mint leaves, for serving
Cooked couscous, warmed, for serving

Steps:

  • Generously season beef with salt and pepper. Dust with flour and shake off excess. Heat a Dutch oven or other heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high, and swirl in 2 tablespoons oil.
  • Add half of beef in a single layer and cook, turning a few times, until browned in places, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate, leaving fat in pot. Brown remaining beef; transfer to plate.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Swirl remaining 1 tablespoon oil into pot, still over medium-high heat. Cook onion and bell pepper until onions are golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Add tomato paste and berbere seasoning and cook, stirring frequently, until tomato paste is caramelized, 1 minute. Add Worcestershire sauce and wine; boil until mostly evaporated.
  • Return beef and any accumulated juices to pot along with broth. Bring to a boil. Cover pot, transfer to oven, and cook 1 1/2 hours. Remove pot from oven and stir carrots into stew. Cover and continue cooking in oven until beef is fork-tender and carrots are easily pierced with the tip of a knife, about 1 hour more. Stir in chickpeas; return to oven for 5 minutes more, just to heat through.
  • Ladle stew into shallow bowls, sprinkle with mint, and serve. Cooled stew can be transferred to an airtight container and refrigerated up to 2 days, or frozen up to 3 months.

ghazi king
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This stew is a great way to impress your friends and family. It's a delicious and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone.


physical fitnes viswa
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover spices. I always have a bunch of spices in my pantry that I don't know what to do with. This stew is a great way to use them up.


Prince Nur islam
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This stew is a great budget-friendly meal. It's made with inexpensive cuts of beef, and the vegetables are also very affordable.


Nana Annor
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This stew is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The carrots and chickpeas are hidden in the stew, so they won't even know they're there.


Philip Tushan
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This stew is a great make-ahead meal. You can make it ahead of time and then reheat it when you're ready to serve. It's also great for leftovers.


nolukholo nkosi
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This stew is perfect for a cold winter night. It's hearty and flavorful, and it will warm you up from the inside out.


Taylor Ackman
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover beef. I always have some leftover roast beef or steak in the fridge, and this is a great way to turn it into a delicious meal.


Victoria Reilly
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes or rice.


Walker Tarelade
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This stew was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


queen japer the alligator queen
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more seasoning, or perhaps some fresh herbs. The beef was also a bit tough.


Matthew Nicholson
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This stew was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's just a matter of personal preference. Otherwise, it was a very flavorful and hearty dish. I would definitely recommend it to others who enjoy spicy food.


Anuradha Jachak
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I was pleasantly surprised by how well this stew turned out. I'm not a huge fan of beef stew, but this one was really delicious. The spices were perfectly balanced, and the beef was cooked to perfection.


Dingaan Maqungu
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This recipe was easy to follow and yielded delicious results. I did add a few extra vegetables, such as celery and parsnips, but otherwise followed the recipe exactly. The stew was hearty and flavorful, and the beef was perfectly cooked.


Stellar Jeffrey
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I've made this stew twice now, and it's become a family favorite. The kids love the sweet carrots and chickpeas, and the adults appreciate the depth of flavor. It's a great dish for a weeknight meal, as it can be made in the slow cooker.


Romeo Johnson
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This spiced beef stew was an absolute delight! The flavors were incredibly rich and complex, and the beef was fall-apart tender. I served it over mashed potatoes, and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.