Beef Stew with Vegetables and Rice | Tocană de vită cu legume și orez
Ingredients
For the Stew:
For the Rice:
Instructions
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Prepare the Beef
- Season the beef chunks with salt, pepper, and your choice of spices for meat.
- Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a well-heated pan and cook the beef until browned on all sides. Once browned, remove the beef and set it aside.
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Prepare the Vegetables
- In the same pan with the leftover oil, add the carrots, zucchini (or peppers), and 2 finely chopped onions. Cook for a few minutes.
- Add a little water to the pan, stir, and allow the vegetables to soak.
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Combine Meat and Vegetables
- Add the beef back into the pan with the vegetables.
- Add 1 minced garlic clove, 1 sprig of rosemary, and 1 bay leaf.
- Pour enough water to cover the ingredients. Season with salt.
- Let the stew simmer on low heat for about 1 hour.
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Prepare the Rice
- In a separate pot, add 1 cup of rice and 1 ½ cups of water.
- Season with salt and add a pinch of turmeric (for color).
- Add 1 tablespoon of butter and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat and cover the pot. Let it simmer on low heat until the rice is cooked (around 15-20 minutes).
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Finish the Stew
- Grate 2 tomatoes and add them to the stew.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon of spicy paprika (optional), and let the stew cook for an additional 10 minutes.
