Description
A hearty stew combining beef, pears, and vegetables for a perfect balance of savory and sweet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast (cut into 1.5-inch cubes)
- 4 large ripe pears (peeled and halved lengthwise)
- 3 large green peppers (diced)
- 1 medium yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Sear the beef in batches until deeply browned, then set aside.
- Sauté onions, garlic, and green peppers until softened.
- Deglaze with broth and return beef to pot; simmer covered for 1.5 hours.
- Add pears and tomato sauce; simmer for another 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Rest for 10 minutes, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of liquid.