Ginger Cilantro Beef Stew

This ginger cilantro beef stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. The beef is slow-cooked until it is fall-off-the-bone tender, and the vegetables are cooked until they are soft and sweet. The ginger and cilantro add a bright and refreshing flavor to the stew, and the beef broth adds a rich and savory flavor. This stew is sure to become a family favorite.

This recipe was inspired by a trip I took to Thailand a few years ago. I was there for a cooking class, and one of the dishes we made was a beef stew with ginger and cilantro. I loved the stew so much that I decided to recreate it at home. I experimented with different ingredients and proportions until I came up with this recipe. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 120 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 lbs grass-fed beef stew meat
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add the beef stew meat and brown on all sides.
3. Add the onion, garlic, ginger, and red bell pepper. Cook until vegetables are softened.
4. Stir in the diced tomatoes and beef broth. Bring to a simmer.
5. Cover and cook on low heat for 1.5-2 hours, or until beef is tender.
6. Stir in chopped cilantro and season with salt and pepper.
7. Serve hot and enjoy!

Why It Works

• The beef is slow-cooked until it is fall-off-the-bone tender.
• The vegetables are cooked until they are soft and sweet.
• The ginger and cilantro add a bright and refreshing flavor to the stew.
• The beef broth adds a rich and savory flavor to the stew.