Beef and White Bean Stew with Herbs
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. This versatile dish will appeal to everyone. It can easily be supplemented with other ingredients to your taste. For example, fresh herbs, carrots, or other vegetables can be added to the stew. Instead of white beans, you can use red beans, and instead of beef, pork or chicken. To check if it's done, the finished dish can be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
Soak white beans in cold water for at least eight hours, or preferably overnight. Then drain the water and cover the beans with fresh water. Add peppercorns and sprigs of rosemary and thyme. Cook the beans until tender.
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Step 2
Peel and chop the onion and garlic. Pour vegetable oil into a deep frying pan or saucepan and sauté the vegetables in it. Then wash the piece of beef, trim it, and cut into cubes. Fry the meat with the vegetables for ten minutes.
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Step 3
Pour in the wine and reduce for five minutes. Then add the strained tomatoes, a sprig of rosemary, season with salt and pepper to taste, and simmer the dish over low heat for forty-five minutes.
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Step 4
Drain the water from the beans and add them to the other ingredients. Mix everything thoroughly and simmer the stew for another twenty minutes until fully cooked.