I stumbled across this short and simple recipe in Silver Spoon cookbook and the idea of coffee and wine had me interested. I had never put those two ingredients in the same dish. Made me wonder who thought it up?
Since I am still dealing with the pepper surplus from my garden I thought I would give it a try. I deviated from the cookbook recipe by adding the beans at the end. I just thought it needed a little bit more substance to make the family happy and the beans were a wonderful addition (plus I added extra protein-bonus). The boys all gave it a thumbs up, so it will be on my winter dinner rotation, plus it was so darn easy to pull together it will be a favorite of mine. 
Brazilian Beef Stew
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3½ pounds of stew beef,cubed
- 2 medium onions, thinly sliced (4 cups)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 small green bell peppers (I used the purple ones from my garden), diced
- 2 small Pablanos, diced
- ½ cup flour
- ½ bottle dry white wine
- 2 cups brewed coffee
- 2 cans (15.2 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoon of Cilantro, chopped
- Shredded Mexican Cheese Mix
- Cooked Rice (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large dutch oven or pan, add the meat and cook, stirring frequently, until browned all over. Remove the meat and keep warm.
- Add onions, garlic and peppers to pan and stir to coat with meat juices and cook over low heat, stirring occasionaly, for about 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes. Gradually stir in the wine and coffee and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Return the meat to the pan, season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add Beans, cover and cook for 1 hour or until the meat is tender.
- If you plan on freezing do not add beans, continue to cook until tender, cool completely, package and freeze. When reheating add beans, and serve.
- Place in bowl, sprinkle with chopped cilantro and cheese. Can be served over rice or alone
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Looks great Amy. White wine and coffee? Interesting combo in a stew!
I know right, I had to try it cause it seemed so weird, but it really works. I just want to know how they came up with mixing the two??
This stew looks delicious! Adding wine always enhances the sauce or the soup.
Julia, Yes I always seem to throw in a splash of wine in soups and stews, but never coffee and white wine together. An odd combo but really delicious!
Such an interesting combination of flavours. I’ve been looking for a new twist on the beef and beans casserole combo, so this will be on the menu next week.
Thank you
After you make it let me know what you think. I always love feedback.
Is it possible to substitute broth for the coffee?
Yes, but I would use a Beef Broth, Chicken or Vegetable would be too light.
I was so enticed by the photo! I made something Brazilian recently and loved it so I know it is going to be superlative.
Thaոkѕ very nixe blog!
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