Stewed Beef Brazilian Style

Ingredients

Lime

1, juiced

Fresh cilantro

1/4 cup, chopped

Green beans

1 cup, sliced

Carrots

2, peeled and sliced

Potatoes

2, peeled and diced

Salt and pepper

to taste

Oregano

1 teaspoon

Paprika

1 teaspoon

Cumin

1 teaspoon

Bay leaves

2

Beef broth

2 cups

Tomatoes

2, diced

Bell pepper

1, diced

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Onion

1, chopped

Beef chuck roast

2 lbs, cut into cubes

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the beef cubes, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned on all sides. Once browned, remove from the pot and set aside.
3. In the same pot, sauté the onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened.
4. Add the diced tomatoes, beef broth, bay leaves, cumin, paprika, oregano, and additional salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
5. Return the browned beef to the pot and bring the mixture to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
7. Add the potatoes, carrots, and green beans to the pot and stir to combine. Cover and continue to simmer for another 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are cooked.
8. Remove the bay leaves from the stew.
9. Stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice. Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning if needed.
10. Serve hot with a side of rice or crusty bread for an authentic Brazilian meal experience.