For the Stew:
- Pork (several slices, cut into cubes) – any cut of your choice
- 2 tablespoons oil (for frying)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk (or celery root), diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced (or any color you prefer)
- 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
For Cooking:
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 glass dry white wine
- 1 glass water
- 2 sprigs of thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon oil (for sautéing vegetables)
- Prepare the Meat:
- Cut pork into cubes.
- Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan, add the meat and sauté until browned.
- Season with salt, pepper, and sweet paprika.
- Cook for 1 more minute, then remove from the pan and set aside.
- Prepare the Vegetables:
- Finely chop the onion.
- Dice the carrot, celery, and bell pepper.
- Chop the parsley and set aside for garnishing.
- Cook the Stew:
- In the same pan, add 1 tbsp oil and sauté the onion for 1 minute.
- Add carrot, celery, and bell pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Return the meat to the pan.
- Add tomato paste and stir well.
- Pour in the wine and water.
- Add thyme and bay leaf.
- Cover with a lid and simmer on medium-low heat for 40 minutes until the meat is tender and flavors are combined.
- Final Touch:
- Sprinkle fresh parsley on top before serving.