Bulgarian Beef Stew Recipes

BULGARIAN BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onions, garlic and bay leaves. Sauté until onions are golden, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle meat with salt and pepper. Add to pot. Add paprika, lemon peel, savory and cayenne pepper; stir until meat is coated. Add stock and wine. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until meat is very tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
• Using slotted spoon, transfer meat to bowl. Mix butter and flour in small bowl until smooth paste forms. Add to cooking liquid in pot, whisking constantly. Simmer until cooking liquid thickens to sauce consistency, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Return meat to sauce. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
• Cook noodles in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain. TRansfer to large bowl.
• Bring stew to simmer. Spoon over noodles. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

RED WINE BULGARIAN BEEF STEW RECIPE

Steps:

• Using a dutch oven or a soup pot, heat 3 tablespoons of oil on medium/high heat and add 2lb cubed beef. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring few times.
• Add 1 chopped onion and 3 finely chopped garlic cloves, cook for 3 minutes, stirring few times.
• In the same pot add 1 teaspoon paprika, 2 teaspoons of Montreal steak spice, 4 chopped tomatoes, 1 cup red wine, 1 cup beef broth, 1 bay leave and 5 thyme sprigs. Bring it to a boil, cover and simmer for 1 hour.
• Drop 2 cups of pearl onions, cover and continue cooking on low heat for 45 minutes.
• Serve with mashed potatoes and a salad. Enjoy!

BULGARIAN BEEF STEW RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onions, garlic and bay leaves. Sauté until onions are golden, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle meat with salt and pepper. Add to pot. Add paprika, lemon peel, savory and cayenne pepper; stir until meat is coated. Add stock and wine. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until meat is very tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer meat to bowl. Mix butter and flour in small bowl until smooth paste forms. Add to cooking liquid in pot, whisking constantly. Simmer until cooking liquid thickens to sauce consistency, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Return meat to sauce. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.) Cook noodles in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Transfer to large bowl. Bring stew to simmer. Spoon over noodles. Sprinkle with parsley and serve. This recipe yields 6 servings.