Spinach Beef Stew Recipes

LEBANESE SPINACH STEW

Steps:

• In a heavy bottomed saute pan over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and toast the pine nuts until golden, remove and set aside.
• In the same pan over medium high heat, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and add the ground beef, season with 7 Spice, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook until the meat is browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside, keep any oil and juices in the pan.
• In the same pan, add the cilantro, garlic and crushed red pepper, cook for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Add the frozen spinach, remaining salt and cook with the cilantro mixture until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add the chicken broth or water and bring mixture to a boil. Return the cooked ground beef and pine nuts to the pan. Lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes until stew thickens.
• Stir in the lemon juice and serve over traditional Arabic rice pilaf.

OLD-FASHIONED BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• On medium-high heat, add the vegetable oil to a large heavy pot (one that has a tight-fitting lid).
• When it begins to smoke slightly, add the beef and brown on all sides. Do so in batches if necessary. Add the salt and pepper as the beef browns.
• Once browned, remove the beef with a slotted spoon or tongs and set aside.
• Add the onions and sauté for about 5 minutes, until softened.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and add the flour. Cook for 2 minutes stirring often. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
• Add wine and deglaze the pan , scraping any brown bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. The flour will start to thicken the wine as it comes to a simmer.
• Simmer the wine for 5 minutes and then add the beef, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. Top with the broth. Bring back to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook on very low for about 1 hour.
• Add potatoes, celery, and carrots and simmer, covered, for another 30 minutes, or until the meat and vegetables are tender. Taste and adjust seasoning.
• Turn off the heat and let sit for 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with the fresh parsley if desired.

SPINACH BEEF STEW

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Stir in vinegar and wine. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is almost evaporated., Add the tomato sauce, water, peppers, bay leaves, brown sugar, bouillon and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce the heat; cover and simmer until rice is tender, 15-20 minutes., Discard bay leaves. Add beef and spinach; cook and stir until heated through and spinach is wilted. Serve with sour cream and Parmesan cheese if desired.

EFO RIRO - NIGERIAN SPINACH STEW

Steps:

• Blend tomatoes, red bell pepper, habanero pepper and half of the onion together using a food processor.
• Chop up the other half of the onion and set aside.
• If using fresh spinach, chop it up, wash and squeeze, and leave in a colander. If using frozen spinach, microwave for a few minutes.
• Wash and drain the mushrooms.
• Heat palm oil in a pot on medium heat, add in your onions and stir for about 2 minutes.
• Add in your blended tomato and pepper mix and stir for about a minute.
• Add the bouillon powder, crayfish, black pepper, cayenne pepper and salt, and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes.
• If using fresh spinach, add stock or water and bring to a boil.
• Add the goat meat, mushroom, and any other meat you desire and let boil for another 5 minutes.
• Add the spinach and stir intermittently for about 5 minutes.
• Add more salt or spices if desired.
• Garnish with red pepper flakes, if you want it spicier and enjoy!

MOROCCAN SQUASH, CHICKPEA, AND SPINACH STEW

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add ginger, paprika, cinnamon, turmeric, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring well to ensure the spices don't stick and burn, for 2 minutes.
• Add butternut squash, chickpeas, tomatoes, vegetable stock, raisins, and honey. Simmer until squash starts to break down, about 20 minutes.
• While the soup is cooking, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread flaked almonds onto a baking sheet.
• Toast nuts in the preheated oven, shaking the pan frequently, until they start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Stir spinach and cilantro into the soup; cook until spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes. Ladle into bowls and garnish with toasted almonds.

HERBED BEEF STEW WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat oil in pan.
• Shake Beef in plastic bag with flour to coat, cook in batches until browned.
• Add all ingredients except spinach to slow cooker.
• Cook on Low for 8 hours.
• Add spinach to slow cooker, stir and cook until spinach is wilted (approx. 10 minutes).
• Serve over rice or noodles.

CROCK POT BEEF & SPINACH STEW

Steps:

• 1. Spray crock pot with cooking spray.
• 2. Place all ingredients, except spinach, in crock pot in order listed. Cook on low for 6.5 - 7 hours.
• 3. Rinse spinach well to remove any trace of grit or dirt. One hour before the end of cooking time, add spinach to crock pot and stir in thoroughly. Continue to cook on low for 30 minutes - 1 hour until spinach is done to desired tenderness.
• 4. Serve with white rice and crusty bread. Plate and enjoy!