SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW I
A hearty, savory slow cooker stew with potatoes, carrots, celery, broth, herbs and spices. You won't be slow to say 'yum'!
Provided by BUCHKO
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef
Time 12h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place meat in slow cooker. In a small bowl mix together the flour, salt, and pepper; pour over meat, and stir to coat meat with flour mixture. Stir in the garlic, bay leaf, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, onion, beef broth, potatoes, carrots, and celery.
- Cover, and cook on Low setting for 10 to 12 hours, or on High setting for 4 to 6 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 131.5 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 44.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 541.5 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
SABZI (SPINACH AND LAMB STEW)
Sabzi is one of the traditional dishes served during Afghan Nowruz, the celebration of the new year and vernal equinox, and Durkhanai Ayubi included this recipe from her mother, Farida Ayubi, in their cookbook "Parwana: Recipes and Stories From an Afghan Kitchen." The rich green hue of this dish symbolizes the arrival of spring and new life. In the book, Ms. Ayubi uses a pressure cooker for the lamb - you can as well - but the stovetop version below doesn't take very long. Either way, the lamb becomes tender in an intensely flavorful broth of onion, garlic and chile. It then simmers in cooked spinach, fragrant with fried cilantro and garlic chives. This soul-affirming sabzi, along with its traditional accompaniment of challaw, a spiced Afghan rice dish, is a welcome way to celebrate the reawakening of nature.
Provided by Naz Deravian
Categories dinner, soups and stews, main course
Time 2h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large Dutch oven or similar pot, heat 1/2 cup oil over medium-high. Add the onion, garlic and chile, and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Push the vegetables to one side and add the lamb to the other. Cook until lightly browned on all sides, 3 to 8 minutes total. Add 2 tablespoons kosher salt (or 1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt or fine salt) and 4 cups water, then stir and bring to a gentle boil, skimming any scum that rises to the surface. Cover, reduce heat to low and cook until the lamb is tender, 1 hour and 5 minutes to 2 hours.
- Meanwhile, in a kettle or a small saucepan, bring 1/2 cup water to a boil, and keep at a simmer.
- In a very large skillet with a lid, heat the remaining 1/2 cup oil over medium. Add the cilantro and garlic chives, and fry, stirring occasionally, to bring out all the flavors, about 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a small bowl.
- Place the same skillet over medium-high heat (no need to wash), add the chopped spinach and the just-boiled water, and cover partially. Cook, stirring occasionally, until all the liquid is gone, about 20 minutes.
- Add the lamb, 1 cup of its cooking liquid (any remaining broth can be refrigerated or frozen for another use) and the cilantro mixture to the spinach. Stir to combine well, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until all the flavors mingle, about 15 minutes. Taste, season with salt if desired and serve with challaw.
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What is Afghan Stew?
Afghan Stew, also known as Qorma, is a traditional dish from Afghanistan. It is a slow-cooked stew that is typically made with meat, vegetables, and spices. The key ingredients in this dish are beef or lamb meat, onions, garlic, and a variety of spices like turmeric, coriander, and cumin. There are many variations of this dish, some of which include spinach, potatoes, tomatoes, and other vegetables.The Benefits of Cooking Afghan Stew in a Slow Cooker
Slow cooking is one of the best methods for making Afghan Stew because it allows the meat to become tender and the flavors to meld together. The slow cooker does all the work of cooking the stew, which means that you can set it and forget it. This makes it a great option for busy families or people who don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen.Some of the benefits of cooking Afghan Stew in a slow cooker include:
- The flavors have time to develop and become more complex
- The meat becomes tender and falls off the bone
- You can set it and forget it - no need to constantly monitor the stove or oven
- You can save time by preparing the stew in advance and letting it cook while you go about your day
- You can make a large batch of stew and freeze the leftovers for later
Ingredients in Afghan Stew
Afghan Stew is typically made with a combination of meat, vegetables, and spices. Here are some common ingredients used in this dish:- Beef or Lamb - this is the main protein in the dish
- Onions - used as a base for the stew
- Garlic - adds flavor and depth to the dish
- Tomatoes - provides a sweet and tangy flavor to the stew
- Potatoes - adds bulk to the stew and makes it more filling
- Carrots - adds sweetness and color to the stew
- Spinach - this is an optional ingredient, but it adds a nice green color to the stew and provides a boost of nutrition
- Spices - a combination of turmeric, coriander, cumin, and other spices are used to flavor the stew
How to Make Afghan Stew in a Slow Cooker
The exact recipe for Afghan Stew will vary depending on who you ask. However, here are some general steps you can follow to make Afghan Stew in a slow cooker:- Heat some oil in a skillet and brown the meat on all sides. Add the onions and garlic and cook until softened.
- Transfer the meat mixture to the slow cooker and add the tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, and any other vegetables you want to use.
- Add the spices and stir everything together.
- Add enough water or broth to cover the ingredients, then cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- If using spinach, add it to the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Once the stew is done cooking, serve it over rice or with naan bread.