Hearty American Beef and Mushroom Couscous Stew
Savor the rich flavors of tender stew beef chunks, earthy mushrooms, and fluffy couscous in this comforting American stew. With a medley of aromatic onions, bell peppers, and a hint of smoky paprika, this dish is sure to warm your heart and fill your belly. Perfect for a cozy evening with family and friends, this stew is a true American classic.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total Time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- medium
- Cuisine
- American
- american
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- stew beef chunks
- mushrooms
- couscous
Ingredients
- 1.5lbsstew beef chunks, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 2cupsmushrooms, sliced
- 1cupcouscous, uncooked
- 1largeonion, chopped
- 1largebell pepper, chopped
- 3clovesgarlic, minced
- 1tsppaprika, smoked
- 2cupsbeef broth, low-sodium
- 2tbspstomato paste, concentrated
- 1tbspWorcestershire sauce, original
- 1tspsalt, kosher
- 0.5tspblack pepper, freshly ground
- 2tbspsolive oil, extra-virgin
Nutrition
420
105 per serving
35g
70% DV
20g
29% DV
30g
10% DV
Macronutrient Breakdown
- Fiber
- 5g
% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet
Step-by-Step
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef chunks and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the browned beef from the pot and set aside.
5mmedium-high heat - 2
Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the pot and cook until they start to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
4mmedium heat - 3
Add the sliced mushrooms to the pot and cook until they release their moisture and start to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
5mmedium heat - 4
Add the smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the pot and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute, allowing the spices to bloom.
1mmedium heat - 5
Add the browned beef back to the pot, along with the beef broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
2mmedium heat - 6
Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes, or until the beef is tender.
15mlow heat - 7
While the stew is simmering, prepare the couscous according to package instructions. Typically, this involves boiling 1 cup of water, adding 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and then stirring in 1 cup of couscous. Cover and let steam for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
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To serve, divide the cooked couscous among four bowls, then spoon the beef and mushroom stew over the top. Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.
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