Stewed Beef With Cloves

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 lbs beef stew meat
  • 3 -4 cloves garlic
  • 3 -4 sprigs parsley
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 small green pepper, diced
  • 1 carrot, peeled and sliced into rounds
  • 1 -2 potato, peeled and cut into bite sized chunks
  • 3 -4 whole cloves
  • 1 -2 sprig fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves (about)
  • 1 -2 bay leaf, to taste
  • 4 -5 saffron threads or 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (about)
  • 1 beef double bouillon cubes (knorr)

Instructions

  1. Salt and pepper the meat, and drizzle a little olive oil over it, mix well and allow to stand for about 1/2 hour (more if you have time).
  2. Mash garlic with a bit of salt and the parsley leaves using a mortar and pestle.
  3. Heat about 2-3 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat and sautee the onion, garlic, and vegetables until the onion becomes translucent, then add cloves, herbs, saffron or tumeric and boullion cube.
  4. Stir well, and cook until fragrant.
  5. Add beef and stir well, browning the meat a bit.
  6. Add water and bring to a boil.
  7. Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until tender, stirring every once in a while.
  8. Remove cover and reduce sauce a bit, until it thickens.
  9. Serve with french fries and Garlic Mayo (ali-oli), or steamed rice.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

810 kcal 41% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14g 28% DV
Total Fat 51g 65% DV
Carbs 87.8g 32% DV
Fiber 19.5g 69% DV
Sugar 11.6g 23% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9908.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1863.3mg 40% DV
Cholesterol 16.5mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1012.8mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 102.4mg 100% DV
Calcium 416.3mg 32% DV
Iron 20.1mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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