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Brazilian Stew with Grilled Eggplant
A hearty and flavorful stew originating from Brazil, served with a side of grilled eggplant.
⏱45 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 large eggplantcut into 1-inch slices
- ●1 teaspoon hothot sauce of choice
- ●1 pound ground beef80/20 lean to fat ratio
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 tablespoons tomato pasteoptional
- ●2 cups beef brothlow-sodium
- ●1 cup stewhomemade or store-bought
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Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the chopped onion and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- 4
Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the tomato paste, if using, and cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add the beef broth, hot sauce, and stew. Stir to combine.
- 7
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
- 8
Meanwhile, grill the eggplant slices until tender and lightly charred.
- 9
Serve the stew hot, garnished with the grilled eggplant and chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.