Brazilian Stew
A hearty and flavorful stew from Brazil, made with tender eggplant and a blend of spices. This dish is perfect for a cold evening and can be served with rice or bread. It's also gluten-free, making it suitable for those with dietary restrictions.
Ingredients
- β1 medium Eggplant
- β2 Hot peppersYou can use any type of hot pepper you like, such as jalapeno or habanero.
- β2 cups TomatoesYou can use fresh or canned tomatoes for this recipe.
- β1 medium OnionYou can use any type of onion you like, such as yellow or red.
- β3 cloves GarlicYou can use more or less garlic depending on your personal taste.
- β1 pound Stew meatYou can use beef, pork, or a combination of the two for this recipe.
- β1 teaspoon CuminYou can adjust the amount of cumin to taste.
- β1/2 teaspoon PaprikaYou can adjust the amount of paprika to taste.
- β1 teaspoon SaltYou can adjust the amount of salt to taste.
- β1/2 teaspoon Black pepperYou can adjust the amount of black pepper to taste.
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the stew meat and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the onion, garlic, and hot peppers to the pot. Cook until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.
- 5
Add the eggplant to the pot and stir to combine.
- 6
Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
- 7
Serve the stew hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.