Halal Dallas Beef Stew Recipe

Ingredients:

• 800g halal beef chuck, cut into 2cm cubes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1cm slices
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 400g can chopped tomatoes
• 500ml beef stock (halal)
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 bay leaves
• 400g potatoes, peeled and cut into 2cm cubes
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Preparation Time : 20 minutes

Cooking Time : 2 hours

Serves : 4

Instructions:

1. Brown the Beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef in batches, browning on all sides. Remove the beef and set aside.
2. Sauté the Veggies: In the same pot, add the remaining olive oil, onions, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
3. Combine and Simmer: Return the beef to the pot. Add the chopped tomatoes, beef stock, smoked paprika, ground cumin, dried thyme, salt, pepper, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
4. Add Potatoes: Add the potatoes to the pot and cook for another 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the beef is falling apart.
5. Final Touches: Adjust seasoning to taste. Remove bay leaves. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: Approximately 600 kcal
• Protein: 48g
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Fat: 25g
• Saturated Fat: 9g
• Cholesterol: 125mg
• Sodium: 700mg
• Fiber: 8g
• Sugar: 9g