This rich and flavorful beef and pinto bean stew is the ultimate comfort food for chilly winter days. Tender chunks of beef, earthy pinto beans, and a medley of vegetables are slowly simmered with a hint of miso and smoked paprika, creating a deeply savory dish with layers of umami. The white miso adds a unique twist, enriching the broth with a subtle sweetness that balances the smoky undertones. After 90 minutes of simmering, the stew becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender, perfect for serving with crusty sourdough bread, pasta, or rice. It’s warming, nourishing, and exactly what you need to chase away the winter chill!
Easy beef and pinto bean stew
Course: Meat RecipesCuisine: Fusion CuisineDifficulty: Easy2
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minutesIngredients
450g beef stewing steak, diced
1 red onion, peeled and diced
100g carrot, peeled and chopped
80g celery stick, chopped
150g chestnut mushrooms, chopped
100g pinto beans
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tbsp white miso paste
1 tbsp tomato purée
1 tsp smoked paprika
3 tsp light soy sauce
500ml water
Ground rock salt (to taste)
Ground black pepper (to taste)
Rapeseed oil
*Optional: Serve with sourdough bread, pasta, or rice.*
Directions
- Season the beef:
Toss the diced beef with ground rock salt, black pepper, and a little rapeseed oil. Set aside. - Brown the beef:
Heat some rapeseed oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Brown the beef, then push it to the side of the pan. - Add onion and garlic:
In the same pan, add the diced onion and garlic. Sauté until fragrant, then mix with the beef. - Cook the vegetables:
Add the chopped celery, mushrooms, carrot, and pinto beans. Stir in the smoked paprika. Cook for a few minutes until the vegetables start to soften. - Add water and simmer:
Pour in 500ml of water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, stir in the tomato purée and miso paste. Reduce the heat and let it simmer gently for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally. - Season:
After 90 minutes, stir in the soy sauce and season with additional rock salt and pepper if needed. - Serve:
Enjoy the stew with your choice of sourdough bread, pasta, or rice.
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