Smoky Beef Stew
A hearty and flavorful stew from Venezuela, made with tender beef and a rich, smoky sauce.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound beef stew meatcut into 1-inch cubes
- ●2 smoky chipotle peppersin adobo sauce
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 cup creamy coconut milkfull-fat
- ●2 tablespoons tomato pasteconcentrated
- ●2 cups beef brothlow-sodium
- ●1 teaspoon cuminground
- ●1 teaspoon corianderground
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Remove beef from pot and set aside. Add onion and garlic to pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add chipotle peppers, cumin, and coriander to pot and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add tomato paste to pot and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- 5
Add beef broth to pot and bring to a boil. Scrape up any browned bits from bottom of pot.
- 6
Return beef to pot and bring to a simmer.
- 7
Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until beef is tender, about 2 hours.
- 8
Stir in coconut milk and continue to cook for 10 minutes.
- 9
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 10
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.