Spicy beef stew
6 servings
150 minutes
Spicy beef stew is a dish inspired by French culinary traditions, combining rich meat flavor with a spicy kick. Originally made by farmers to slowly braise meat to perfect tenderness, tomatoes, garlic, and onions add depth to the sauce while jalapeños provide bold spiciness. After long simmering, the beef becomes tender and melts in your mouth. This dish pairs perfectly with crispy baguette or mashed potatoes, and its warming and rich flavor makes it ideal for cold evenings. The spicy juiciness and richness of flavors turn this stew into a true gastronomic comfort that fills the home with warmth and aromas of a French countryside hearth.
1
Cut the meat into small pieces.
- Beef: 800 g
2
Chop the onion and garlic finely.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Garlic: 1 clove
3
We also chop the peppers finely.
- Canned (pickled) jalapenos: 100 g
4
In a saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
5
In 3 batches, we fry the meat until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch.
- Beef: 800 g
6
We transfer the meat to a fireproof dish.
7
Put onion and garlic in a saucepan, fry while stirring for 3-4 minutes.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Garlic: 1 clove
8
Add flour and fry, stirring, for another 1 minute.
- Wheat flour: 1 tablespoon
9
Pour in the broth and stir all the lumps.
- Chicken broth: 500 ml
10
Pour the contents of the saucepan over the meat, add the crushed tomatoes with their juice, and add the chopped peppers. Salt to taste.
- Tomatoes in their own juice: 400 g
- Canned (pickled) jalapenos: 100 g
11
Cover the dishes with foil and place them in a preheated oven at 180 degrees.
12
Let it simmer for 1.5–2 hours.
13
Then we check the meat for tenderness and either take it out of the oven or continue to stew until fully cooked.
14
Let the prepared stew sit covered at room temperature for about half an hour, then serve.
