Old Fashioned Beef Stew With Eggplant
User Reviews
4.9
84 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
493 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
Old Fashioned Beef Stew With Eggplant
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This beef stew recipe has sweet eggplant, tender beef, fresh herbs, San Marzano tomatoes, cinnamon, and lots of aromatics.
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Ingredients
- 2 lb beef chuck cut in 1 inch cubes aprox.
- 2 eggplants cut in 1 inch cubes
- 28 oz San Marzano Tomatoes
- 1 red onion diced
- 4-5 cloves garlic sliced
- 4-5 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4-5 sprigs fresh oregano
- 1 tablespoon Greek dry oregano
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven top 325 F.
- Cut the eggplant cubes. Oil a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add the eggplant pieces to the baking sheet. Brush a little olive oil on top of each eggplant cube. Season with sea salt, freshly ground pepper and a pinch of oregano. Bake cubes for 30 to 45 min or until eggplant flesh is soft and a light golden color. When done remove baking sheet with eggplants from oven and set aside.
- Dry the beef pieces well using a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper. Lightly dust 1 - 2 tbsp all purpose flour all over beef.
- In a large pot heat 2 tbsp olive oil. Brown the beef, a few pieces at a time all over, about 2-3 minutes. Remove beef pieces on a plate and set aside.
- Add the onion. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté for 1-2 min. Add the garlic, cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg and oregano. Stir and sauté for 2 minutes
- Add the tomatoes. Gently crush them to eliminate any big chunks. Mix well. Add the beef, 1/2 cup of water, some fresh thyme and oregano sprigs. Stir gently, cover and simmer in low heat for 1 hour.
- Add eggplant pieces to the stew. Stir gently, cover and simmer for another 30 to 45 min or until beef is soft and almost falling apart with a fork. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. and serve.
Notes
- Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided is only an estimate and can vary based on the products used.
- Serve in bowls with a sprinkle of fresh thyme or oregano leaves.
- You can enjoy this hearty stew as is or over mashed potatoes, polenta even french fries. Don't forget the crusty bread to dip in the sauce!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
493kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
104mg
(35%)
Sodium
136mg
(6%)
Potassium
1237mg
(35%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1227IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
104mg
(10%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 493 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 493kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 136mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 1237mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1227IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 104mg | 10% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
84 reviews
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