PERUVIAN BEEF AND NOODLE STEW

Peruvian Beef and Noodle Stew image

Categories Beef

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 package Double 8 Cattle Company Fullblood Wagyu Beef for Stewing (cut into 1/2 inch cubes)
3 tablespoons Grapeseed Oil
1 Kosher Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to season)
1 Yellow Onion (medium diced)
1 Red Onion (medium diced)
1 Red Bell Pepper (medium diced)
3 Yukon Gold Potatoes (medium diced)
7 Garlic Cloves (minced)
24 ounces Diced Tomatoes
1/3 cup Tomato Paste
3 tablespoons Aji Mirasol (Peruvian hot pepper paste)
6 cups Beef Stock
1 cup Red Wine
3 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
1/2 cup Evaporated Milk
1 package Fideo Noodles
1 bunch Cilantro (minced)

Steps:

PREPARING THE STEW: In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, add in the grapeseed oil. Make sure you've cut your Fullblood Wagyu beef for stewing into 1/2 inch cubes.Season the beef cubes with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add the Fullblood Wagyu beef into the Dutch oven, and sear it on all sides (2 minutes per side). After the beef is seared, add in the diced yellow and red onions. Cook until the onions are translucent.Then, add in the red wine and minced garlic. Cook for 3 minutes. Add in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Aji Mirasol, beef stock, red wine vinegar, and diced potatoes.Cook until the liquid comes up to a boil. Then reduce to a simmer, and cover with the lid. Let the stew simmer for 2 hours or until the potatoes are tender.
FINAL STEPS: Add in the diced red bell peppers, and fideo noodles. Cook for 5 minutes or until the pasta is tender. Fold in the minced cilantro and evaporated milk. Season to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.Divide the stew between bowls, serve, and enjoy!