STEWED BEEF WITH CLOVES

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This beef stew is wonderfully aromatic! The cloves add a special and unusual touch to the flavor of the meat.

Provided by canarygirl

Categories     Stew

Time 2h45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 lbs beef stew meat
3 -4 cloves garlic
3 -4 sprigs parsley
1 large onion, diced
1 small green pepper, diced
1 carrot, peeled and sliced into rounds
1 -2 potato, peeled and cut into bite sized chunks
3 -4 whole cloves
1 -2 sprig fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves (about)
1 -2 bay leaf, to taste
4 -5 saffron threads or 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (about)
1 beef double bouillon cubes (knorr)
salt and pepper
1 quart water (approximately)
olive oil

Steps:

  • Salt and pepper the meat, and drizzle a little olive oil over it, mix well and allow to stand for about 1/2 hour (more if you have time).
  • Mash garlic with a bit of salt and the parsley leaves using a mortar and pestle.
  • Heat about 2-3 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat and sauteé the onion, garlic, and vegetables until the onion becomes translucent, then add cloves, herbs, saffron or tumeric and boullion cube.
  • Stir well, and cook until fragrant.
  • Add beef and stir well, browning the meat a bit.
  • Add water and bring to a boil.
  • Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until tender, stirring every once in a while.
  • Remove cover and reduce sauce a bit, until it thickens.
  • Serve with french fries and Garlic Mayo (ali-oli), or steamed rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1049.3, Fat 73.1, SaturatedFat 29.1, Cholesterol 295.1, Sodium 202.5, Carbohydrate 16.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.2, Protein 77.3

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