Best Bulgarian Stew From Trader Joes Recipes

UNCLE BILL'S BULGARIAN STEW

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My Uncle Bill was the best cook ever! Well, that's what I though while growing up anyways. He used to make what HE called a "Bulgarian stew", and being he was from Bulgaria maybe it truly was. One thing it is for sure is delicious. This is perfect for a cold day and goes great with baked potatoes and his "Bulgarian Salad". Also, make sure you have some fresh Italian or French bread to sop up the juice in the bottom of the bowl...MMMMM good!

Provided by Brandee Henry

Categories Stew

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 lb boneless pork, either sliced in strips or cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion
1 small green bell peppers or 1 small other color bell pepper
1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 -4 cups water
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans Italian cut green beans, rinsed and drained.
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained.
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon parsley
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 chicken bouillon cube
2 tablespoons lemon juice

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 650.8, Fat 25.4, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 76.1, Sodium 1898.3, Carbohydrate 69.1, Fiber 22.6, Sugar 12.9, Protein 42.7

BULGARIAN BEEF STEW

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Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/3 cup vegetable oil
4 cups chopped onions
10 garlic cloves, minced
8 bay leaves
3 1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
3 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon dried summer savory
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups beef stock or canned broth
1/3 cup dry red wine
1 tablespoon butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
12 ounces egg noodles
1/4 cup chopped parsley

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.