Main Dishes

Abuelita Beef Stew

Level

Easy

Prep:

15 min

Cook

85 min

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

Tablets & Bars

Mexican Hot Chocolate - 6 Tablets

6 Tabs

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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2 pounds beef stew meat
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1 medium onion, chopped
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3 celery stalks, sliced
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6 cloves garlic, chopped
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2 cups red wine
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1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
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2 tablets (90 g each) NESTLÉ ABUELITA Authentic Mexican Hot Chocolate Drink
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4 to 5 MAGGI Beef Flavor Bouillon Cubes
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1 bay leaf
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1 red bell pepper, chopped
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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.

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