Uruguayan Beef Stew
A hearty, smoky, and flavorful stew inspired by Uruguayan cuisine, made with tender beef and a hint of Mexican spices.
Ingredients
- β1 pound uruguayan beefcut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
- β2 smoky chipotle peppersdiced
- β1 medium onionchopped
- β3 cloves garlicminced
- β2 cups beef brothlow-sodium
- β2 tablespoons tomato pastedried
- β1 teaspoon chili powderdried
- β1 teaspoon cumindried
- β1/2 teaspoon saltdried
- β1/4 teaspoon black pepperdried
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Brown beef in batches until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Remove browned beef from pot and set aside.
- 4
Reduce heat to medium and cook onion and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add chipotle peppers, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to pot; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
- 6
Add beef broth to pot; bring to a boil.
- 7
Return beef to pot and bring to a boil.
- 8
Cover pot and transfer to oven.
- 9
Bake at 300Β°F for 2 1/2 hours.
- 10
Skim off excess fat and serve hot.