π Melt-in-Your-Mouth Beef Stew with Vegetable Ragout β A Culinary Masterpiece π¨
Transform tough cuts of beef into a tender, flavorful stew that literally melts in your mouth, paired with a hearty vegetable ragout. This recipe celebrates the beauty of slow cooking, blending the richness of beef with the freshness of a vibrant vegetable medley. Perfect for those who appreciate the art of cooking meat to perfection, hereβs how to create a dish thatβs both comforting and sophisticated. π
π Preparation Time:
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
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Cooking Time: 3 hours
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Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
π Ingredients:
For the Beef Stew:
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1 kg beef (any tough cut suitable for stewing, cut into chunks)
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400g onions (sliced)
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100-120g butter
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50ml water
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3 cloves garlic (minced)
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1Β½ to 2 teaspoons salt
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Black pepper (to taste)
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1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
For the Vegetable Ragout:
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2-3 eggplants (diced)
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1-2 zucchini (diced)
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Salt (for seasoning)
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Oil (for frying)
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1 large onion (chopped)
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1-2 bell peppers (diced)
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2 tomatoes (diced)
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1 teaspoon khmeli-suneli (Georgian spice blend, or substitute with a mix of coriander, dill, and fenugreek)
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Black pepper (to taste)
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1-2 cloves garlic (minced)
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Fresh herbs (dill, parsley, coriander) (chopped, to taste)
π§βπ³ Instructions:
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