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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Red bean beef stew is a beef dish that is delicious with rich flavors, spicy and warm, perfect to enjoy on chilly days, especially during Christmas. Today, let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen and showcase your skills to make this dish to treat the family during this Tet holiday!
Ingredients for Red Bean Beef Stew Serves 4 people
Ground beef 200 gr Red beans 100 gr Canned crushed tomatoes 600 gr Red bell pepper 1 piece Chili powder 4 teaspoons Paprika 1 teaspoon Crushed cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon Dried oregano 1 teaspoon Onion 1 bulb Garlic 4 cloves Cilantro 2 sprigs Sugar/Salt a little Olive oil 2 tablespoons
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh beef
- You can buy pre-ground beef or purchase whole pieces of beef and grind them at home using a meat grinder!
- Fresh and good quality beef usually has a bright red color, not too dark, and the fat should be a bright yellow with white marbling interspersed.
- When you touch it, the beef should feel soft and elastic, not too dry and not slimy.
- Avoid buying beef that has turned pale green or shows unusual small dark spots on the surface, as that indicates spoiled beef, which should not be used.
How to choose fresh red beans
- Make sure to choose the small, round red beans instead of large kidney beans.
- Choose beans that are bright red, free from pests, and show no signs of mold or unpleasant odors.
- Select plump beans; if you press on them with your fingernail and they feel firm without crumbling, they are fresh red beans.
- Avoid selecting overly large beans, as these tend to be less tasty, contain fewer nutrients than smaller beans, and often have a slight bitterness when eaten.
How to choose crunchy and delicious bell peppers
- Choose bell peppers that have their bottoms divided into 3 parts; these bell peppers will be tastier, crunchier, and have a richer flavor when stir-fried compared to other types of bell peppers.
- Opt for those with a smooth, shiny, and firm surface, and still have their stems, as these are fresh and recently harvested peppers.
- Choose bright-colored peppers that are not too light, as these will be fresh and rich in nutrients.
- Avoid peppers that are bruised, waterlogged, wrinkled, or wilted at the stem.
How to make Beef stew with red beans
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Prepare the ingredients
Soak the red beans in warm water for 15 minutes after washing them thoroughly. Then, place the red beans in a rice cooker with 1 cup of water (the rice bowl) and press the Cook button to cook until the beans are soft.
Wash the bell peppers, then use a knife to cut them in half, remove the seeds, and continue to dice them.
Peel and wash the onion, then dice it. Wash the coriander and chop it finely.
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Sauté the ingredients
Place a pot on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and heat, then add minced garlic to sauté until fragrant.
When the garlic is aromatic, add diced onion and bell pepper, turn the heat to medium and stir until the ingredients are soft.
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Braise the meat
Next, add ground beef, 4 teaspoons of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of crushed cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, and 2 teaspoons of salt to the pot and stir well until the meat is browned.
Then add the crushed tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, and chopped cilantro. Mix well and cook for about 5 – 7 minutes for the beef to absorb the flavors.
Next, add the boiled red beans to the pot, lower the heat and simmer for another 10 minutes until the ingredients are soft, then turn off the heat.
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Final Product
Serve the dish in a bowl, sprinkle a little chopped cilantro on top, and then garnish it nicely to finish.
The red bean beef stew, once completed, has an eye-catching color. The beef is tender and fragrant, infused with rich flavors, and the red beans are creamy, combined with the slightly spicy and sour broth that stimulates the taste buds immensely.
Let’s head to the kitchen and showcase your skills right this Christmas!
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With the recipe for braised beef with red beans that is spicy, delicious, and extremely simple provided by TasteVN, I hope you can get into the kitchen and make this dish to treat your family. Wishing you success!
