Beef Stew Recipe For Eid Occasion

On Eid day, a variety of dishes will be cooked for lunch and dinner. If you want to try something different, Matinews presents a delicious Beef Stew recipe!

Ingredients

• ¼ cup boiled water from rosella petals (mesta)
• ¼ cup red grape juice
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 3 medium-sized potatoes (cut into chunks)
• 3 carrots (sliced)
• 1 celery stick (thinly sliced)
• 200g button mushrooms (quartered)
• 1.5-2 kg beef (preferably shank, patted dry)
• Salt to taste
• ½ tsp black pepper powder
• 2 cups diced onion
• ½ cup chopped garlic
• ½ cup oil
• 1 cup whole baby onions (peeled)
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp flour
• 1 tbsp cornflour
• 4 cups beef or chicken stock
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp unflavored gelatin
• ½ cup green peas

Instructions

1. Prepare the Marinade:
   • Mix Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, rosella-infused water, and grape juice in a bowl.
   • Cut the potatoes and carrots into chunks, thinly slice celery, and quarter the mushrooms.
2. Season & Sear the Meat:
   • Pat the beef dry with a kitchen towel.
   • Rub salt and black pepper over it.
   • Heat a pan and add 2 tbsp oil.
   • When the oil starts smoking, sear the beef on high heat until both sides are browned.
   • Remove from the pan and set aside.
3. Sauté the Vegetables:
   • In the same pan, add diced onions and chopped garlic.
   • Add mushrooms, carrots, and potatoes, sauté lightly, and set them aside.
   • Add the remaining oil to the pan.
   • Add whole baby onions and sauté for a while.
   • Stir in tomato paste and mix well.
4. Cooking the Stew:
   • Add the seared beef back into the pan and mix.
   • Sprinkle flour and cornflour, stirring well to coat the beef.
   • Pour in the pre-mixed sauce.
   • Add stock, bay leaves, and thyme.
   • Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
5. Final Touches:
   • When the beef is about 85% cooked, add carrots, potatoes, and mushrooms.
   • Dissolve 1 tbsp gelatin in water and add to the stew.
   • Stir in green peas.
   • Cover and cook for another 45 minutes on low heat.
   • Open the lid, check the salt, and turn off the heat.

Serving Suggestions:

This hearty beef stew can be enjoyed as a soup or paired with bread, roti, or paratha for a satisfying meal. Try this rich, flavorful dish and elevate your Eid feast!