Main Dishes
Abuelita Beef Stew
Abuelita Beef Stew
Level
Easy
Prep
15 minutes
Cook
85 minutes
Servings
5 servings
- Abuelita Beef Stew, just like your grandmother loved to make, is rich with delicious flavors of braised beef, tomatoes, garlic, and onions. A touch of chocolate adds a subtle dimension to this Mexican-inspired dish.
Key Ingredients
Ingredients
- ●2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ●2 pounds beef stew meat
- ●1 medium onion, chopped
- ●3 celery stalks, sliced
- ●6 cloves garlic, chopped
- ●2 cups red wine
- ●1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- ●2 tablets (90 g each) NESTLÉ ABUELITA Authentic Mexican Hot Chocolate Drink
- ●4 to 5 MAGGI Beef Flavor Bouillon Cubes
- ●1 bay leaf
- ●1 red bell pepper, chopped
- ●French baguette or hot, cooked rice
Make It
Step 1
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat; cook beef until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
Step 2
Cook onion, celery and garlic in same saucepan, stirring occasionally, until tender. Add beef, wine, tomato sauce, Abuelita chocolate, bouillon and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, until chocolate and bouillon are dissolved. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; cook for 50 to 60 minutes or until beef is fork tender.
Step 3
Add bell pepper; cook, uncovered, for an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until sauce has thickened. Remove bay leaf. Serve with bread or rice.
