Estofado de ternera con pimientos y champiñones
Tierna ternera cocinada a fuego lento en una rica y sabrosa salsa a base de tomate con vibrantes pimientos y champiñones terrosos. Este estofado de inspiración griega está lleno de sabores mediterráneos, con notas de ajo, cebolla y una mezcla de especias cálidas que crean un plato aromático y reconfortante. Sírvelo sobre pasta orzo, arroz o acompañado de pan rústico para mojar la deliciosa salsa. Perfecto para cenas familiares o reuniones especiales, este contundente estofado es una verdadera muestra de Grecia que hará que todos repitan.
Ingredientes
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 pounds boneless beef cubes (beef chuck or boneless ribs)
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, grated
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 15 ounces (425g) canned tomatoes, pureed
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 teaspoons dried crushed oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 3 bell peppers seeded and cubed
- 10-12 small mushrooms (8 oz./230 grams), sliced
- 1-2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Preparación
- 1
Preheat the oven to 500 °F, 260 °C.
- 2
Pace the peppers and mushrooms onto a baking...: Pace the peppers and mushrooms onto a baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salty and black pepper. Roast on the top rack for 10 minutes. Turn the broiler on and broil for 3-4 minutes. Set aside.
- 3
Add 1/4 cup of oil to a pot...: Add 1/4 cup of oil to a pot heating over medium-high heat and brown the beef 5 minutes per side. If the pot is not wide enough do this in a few batches as to not overcrowd the pot. Transfer the browned beef to a plate.
- 4
Reduce the heat to low or temporarily turn...: Reduce the heat to low or temporarily turn the heat off so that the pot cools down a bit. Add the onion and cook on low heat for about 10-15 minutes until soft and golden.
- 5
Add the garlic and warm through for a...: Add the garlic and warm through for a few seconds until fragrant.
- 6
Add the beef back into the pot along...: Add the beef back into the pot along with salt, pepper, oregano, tomatoes, bay leaf, red pepper flakes and enough water to reach to the top of the meat.
- 7
Bring to a boil and reduce the heat...: Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to low. Cook for about an hour and a half or until the beef is very tender. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- 8
Add the roasted bell peppers and mushrooms to...: Add the roasted bell peppers and mushrooms to the pot and warm through for 5 minutes.
- 9
garnish with finely chopped parsley and serve with...: garnish with finely chopped parsley and serve with toasted bread.
- 10
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