Ukrainian Yellow Pepper Stew
A hearty and flavorful stew originating from Ukraine, made with roasted yellow peppers and tender stew meat.
Ingredients
- ●2 large yellow bell peppersany color bell pepper will work, but yellow adds a sweet flavor
- ●1 medium onionuse any onion variety you like
- ●2 medium carrotschop carrots into bite-sized pieces
- ●2 large potatoeschop potatoes into bite-sized pieces
- ●1 can tomato pasteuse a high-quality tomato paste for the best flavor
- ●2 tbsp olive oiluse a good quality olive oil for roasting
- ●2 cups chicken brothuse low-sodium broth for a healthier option
- ●1 tsp saltuse kosher salt for the best flavor
- ●1 tsp black pepperuse freshly ground black pepper for the best flavor
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Cut the bell peppers in half and remove the seeds and membranes.
- 3
Place the bell peppers on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- 4
Roast the bell peppers in the oven for 30 minutes, or until they are tender and lightly browned.
- 5
While the bell peppers are roasting, chop the onion and carrots into bite-sized pieces.
- 6
Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and add the chopped onion and carrots. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Add the chopped potatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
- 8
Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 9
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the stew for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- 10
Serve the stew hot, garnished with chopped fresh herbs if desired.