Beef Kharcho

A rich and savory Georgian beef and walnut stew, subtly spiced and brightened with a hint of tang, served over fluffy white rice with a side of crusty bread.

• Prep: 25 min
• Cook: 1 hr 30 min
• Total: 1 hr 55 min
• Servings: 2
• Cuisine: Georgian
• Difficulty: Medium
• Cost: $8.50/serving

Dietary

• Dairy-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• High-Protein
• High-Fiber

Tags

• comfort food
• roast
• savory

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound beef stew meat (cut into 1-inch cubes)
• 1 yellow onion (medium, diced)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon ground fenugreek
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 2 cup beef broth
• 0.5 cup walnuts (finely chopped)
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup white rice (uncooked)
• 2 cup water
• 0.25 crusty bread

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Season the beef stew meat with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Add the beef to the pot and sear on all sides until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef and set aside.
2. Add the diced yellow onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic, ground coriander, ground fenugreek, and cayenne pepper and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Return the beef to the pot. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 75-80 minutes, or until the beef is very tender.
4. While the stew simmers, prepare the white rice. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup white rice and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
5. Once the beef is tender, stir in the finely chopped walnuts, white wine vinegar, and fresh cilantro. Cook for another 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
6. Serve the Comforting Beef Kharcho hot over the cooked white rice, accompanied by crusty bread.

Notes

Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Adjust cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 780
• Protein: 52.3 g
• Carbohydrates: 70.5 g
• Fat: 32.8 g
• Fiber: 9.2 g
• Sodium: 1250 mg
• Saturated Fat: 8.5 g
• Sugar: 10.3 g
• Cholesterol: 135 mg