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Beef and Pea Stew

A thick, hearty Beef and Peas Stew made easy with a short list of simple ingredients. This comforting Romanian stew is perfect for those chilly fall or winter evenings.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 404 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Romanian

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 pound beef chuck roast cut into 1-inch pieces, or stewing beef
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon paprika or smoked paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 28 ounce frozen peas or canned peas (2 14 fl oz cans)
  • ¼ cup fresh dill chopped

Instructions

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  1. Cook Vegetables: Heat up the oil in a large skillet. Add the chopped onion and celery and cook until the onion is soft and translucent.
  2. Add Ingredients: Add the beef and continue cooking for another 5 minutes until the beef is no longer pink on the outside. In a bowl mix tomato paste with water and add to pan. Season with paprika, salt, pepper, and bring to a boil. Cook for 30 minutes or until the beef is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in the peas and cook for another 15 minutes. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper as needed.
  3. Finish & Serve: Stir in the dill, leaving about 1 tbsp for garnish. Garnish with remaining dill and serve.

Notes

  • Store leftover beef and pea stew in airtight containers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
  • You can also freeze it for up to 6 months! After the stew has cooled, transfer it to airtight containers or resealable freezer bags and pop them in the freezer.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 404kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 78mg (26%) Sodium 548mg (23%) Potassium 821mg (23%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 4325IU (87%) Vitamin C 22mg (24%) Calcium 90mg (9%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 404

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 404kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Sodium 548mg 23%
Potassium 821mg 17%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 4325IU 87%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Calcium 90mg 9%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.