25-Min Basque Beef & Pepper Stew
Tender beef chunks braised with sweet peppers, tomato, and Basque spices in a single skillet. Rustic, aromatic, ready in under 25 minutes with a shortcut broth base.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g
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Ingredients
- 1.5 lb beef chuck or stewing beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 whole red bell pepper, sliced into 1-inch strips
- 1 whole yellow bell pepper, sliced into 1-inch strips
- 1 can (14.5 oz) canned diced tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1.5 tsp Espelette pepper or smoked paprika
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
- 2
Brown beef in two batches without stirring for 2 minutes per side; set aside.
- 3
Add garlic to the skillet and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 4
Add peppers and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until edges soften.
- 5
Stir in tomatoes with juice, broth, and Espelette pepper; return beef to skillet.
- 6
Simmer 12 minutes, uncovered, until beef is tender and liquid reduces slightly.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- wooden spoon
- knife and cutting board
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