Kharcho Beef Stew

Name: Kharcho Beef Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Georgian
Ingredients: 2 pound beef stew meat (cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes); 1.5 teaspoon salt; 0.75 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoon olive oil; 2 yellow onions (medium, chopped); 4 clove garlic (minced); 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounce, undrained); 4 cup beef broth; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground fenugreek; 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 0.5 cup walnuts (finely chopped); 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped); 2 cup white rice (uncooked); 0.5 whole crusty bread

A comforting Georgian-inspired beef stew with tender chunks of beef simmered in a savory broth with tomatoes, garlic, and a hint of warm spices, served with fluffy white rice.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 1 hr 30 min
Total: 1 hr 50 min
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Georgian
Difficulty: Medium
Cost: $3.82/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
Low-Sugar

Ingredients

2 pound beef stew meat (cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes)
1.5 teaspoon salt
0.75 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 yellow onions (medium, chopped)
4 clove garlic (minced)
1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounce, undrained)
4 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground fenugreek
0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
0.5 cup walnuts (finely chopped)
0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
2 cup white rice (uncooked)
0.5 whole crusty bread

Instructions

Season the 2 pounds of beef stew meat generously with 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt and 3/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Remove browned beef and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the 2 medium yellow onions to the pot. Cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the 4 cloves of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of ground coriander, 1 teaspoon of ground fenugreek, and 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Return the beef to the pot. Stir in the 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can of diced tomatoes and 4 cups of beef broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 1 1/2 hours, or until the beef is very tender.
In the last 15 minutes of cooking, stir in the 1/2 cup of finely chopped walnuts. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
While the stew simmers, cook the 2 cups of white rice according to package directions, or in a rice cooker.
Serve the Kharcho beef stew hot over fluffy white rice, garnished with fresh chopped cilantro, if desired, and with crusty bread on the side.

Notes

Fenugreek powder provides a unique aroma; if unavailable, you can omit it or use a pinch of ground mustard.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 620
Protein: 38 g
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Fat: 32.5 g
Fiber: 7.5 g
Sodium: 700 mg
Saturated Fat: 9.5 g
Sugar: 5 g
Cholesterol: 100 mg