Bœuf Mijoté à la Sauce Épicée et Riz Parfumé
A hearty beef stew simmered in a fragrant, spiced sauce, served over fluffy basmati rice for ultimate comfort.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Total Time: 210 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 800 g beef (chuck or beef cheek) cut into cubes
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 beef broth cube
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 400 ml hot water
- 300 g cooked basmati rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the beef: Season your beef cubes with salt and pepper.
- Sear the beef: Heat the vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef in batches and sear until browned. Set aside.
- Sauté the onions and garlic: In the same pot, add the chopped onions and sauté for about 5 minutes. Then add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add tomato paste and spices: Stir in the tomato paste, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Get saucy: Return the browned beef to the pot. Crumble the broth cube and pour in the hot water. Stir gently to combine.
- Simmer: Bring to a gentle boil, reduce to low heat, cover, and let simmer for about 120-180 minutes.
- Taste your dish towards the end to adjust seasoning and spice levels.
- Crown with rice: Serve the beef stew over cooked basmati rice.
Notes
This stew tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together. Consider doubling the recipe for a crowd!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: beef stew, comfort food, French recipes, cozy meals, hearty dish