Uncle Bills Bulgarian Stew Recipes

UNCLE BILL'S BULGARIAN STEW

Steps:

• Add olive oil, pork, peppers and onions in a large pot and stir fry until pork is done, stirring frequently.
• Add tomato sauce and 2 cans of water (approximately 3-4 cups).
• Add all spices, lemon juice, and bouillon cube and stir.
• Bring to a boil.
• Add green beans and northern beans and stir.
• Lower heat to low, cover with lid and simmer for 2 hours stirring often in between.

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.

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.