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Beef Stew with Vegetables and Rice | Tocană de vită cu legume și orez

Ingredients
    For the Stew:
  • 500 g of beef (cut into chunks)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • Spices for meat (to taste)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 small carrots (peeled and cut into larger pieces)
  • 2 small zucchinis (cut into thin slices, or substitute with peppers)
  • 2 onions (finely chopped)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Water (enough to cover the ingredients)
  • 2 tomatoes (grated)
  • 1 tbsp paprika (spicy, optional)
    • For the Rice:
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 ½ cup water
  • Salt (to taste)
  • A pinch of turmeric (optional, for color)
  • 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
  1. 1
    Prepare the Beef
    1. Season the beef chunks with salt, pepper, and your choice of spices for meat.
    2. 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.
  2. 2
    Prepare the Vegetables
    1. In the same pan with the leftover oil, add the carrots, zucchini (or peppers), and 2 finely chopped onions. Cook for a few minutes.
    2. Add a little water to the pan, stir, and allow the vegetables to soak.
  3. 3
    Combine Meat and Vegetables
    1. Add the beef back into the pan with the vegetables.
    2. Add 1 minced garlic clove, 1 sprig of rosemary, and 1 bay leaf.
    3. Pour enough water to cover the ingredients. Season with salt.
    4. Let the stew simmer on low heat for about 1 hour.
  4. 4
    Prepare the Rice
    1. In a separate pot, add 1 cup of rice and 1 ½ cups of water.
    2. Season with salt and add a pinch of turmeric (for color).
    3. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and bring to a boil.
    4. Once boiling, reduce the heat and cover the pot. Let it simmer on low heat until the rice is cooked (around 15-20 minutes).
  5. 5
    Finish the Stew
    1. Grate 2 tomatoes and add them to the stew.
    2. Stir in 1 tablespoon of spicy paprika (optional), and let the stew cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Read it online: https://yummy.expert/recipe/beef-stew-with-vegetables-and-rice-tocana-de-vita-cu-legume-si-orez/