Sometimes you just need a bowl of comforting stew, especially after a long working day. After finishing this recipe, you can look forward to spoonfuls of carrots, onions, butter beans, and browned beef strips swimming in a lip smacking liquid layered with red wine, tomato passata, and chilli. This is how we stew it, Chef!
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PUMPKIN SEEDS
Place the pumpkin seeds in a pot over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pot and set aside.
BROWNED Beef
Return the pot to high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. Pat the Beef pieces dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the beef until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pot, cover, and set aside.
STEW
Return the pot to high heat with a drizzle of oil. Add the Carrot pieces and the diced onions to the pot. Fry until the carrots are slightly soft, 5-6 minutes. Add the NOMU rub and the sliced chilli (to taste), and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the wine and simmer until almost evaporated. Mix in the tomato passata and 150ml of water. Simmer until reduced and cooked through, 10-12 minutes. In the final 4-5 minutes, add the drained beans and the browned beef pieces, and simmer until warmed through. Add a sweetener and season.
WARM UP THE BELLY
Dish the fragrant stew into a bowl and scatter over the toasted pumpkin seeds. Dollop over the Tzatziki and enjoy, Chef!
PUMPKIN SEEDS
Place the pumpkin seeds in a pot over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pot and set aside.
BROWNED Beef
Return the pot to high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. Pat the Beef pieces dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the beef until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pot, cover, and set aside.
STEW
Return the pot to high heat with a drizzle of oil. Add the Carrot pieces and the diced onions to the pot. Fry until the carrots are slightly soft, 5-6 minutes. Add the NOMU rub and the sliced chilli (to taste), and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the wine and simmer until almost evaporated. Mix in the tomato passata and 300ml of water. Simmer until reduced and cooked through, 10-12 minutes. In the final 4-5 minutes, add the drained beans and the browned beef pieces, and simmer until warmed through. Add a sweetener and season.
WARM UP THE BELLY
Dish the fragrant stew into bowls and scatter over the toasted pumpkin seeds. Dollop over the Tzatziki and enjoy, Chef!
PUMPKIN SEEDS
Place the pumpkin seeds in a pot over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pot and set aside.
BROWNED Beef
Return the pot to high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. Pat the Beef pieces dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the beef until browned, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pot, cover, and set aside.
STEW
Return the pot to high heat with a drizzle of oil. Add the Carrot pieces and the diced onions to the pot. Fry until the carrots are slightly soft, 6-7 minutes. Add the NOMU rub and the sliced chilli (to taste), and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the wine and simmer until almost evaporated. Mix in the tomato passata and 600ml of water. Simmer until reduced and cooked through, 12-15 minutes. In the final 4-5 minutes, add the drained beans and the browned beef pieces, and simmer until warmed through. Add a sweetener and season.
WARM UP THE BELLY
Dish the fragrant stew into bowls and scatter over the toasted pumpkin seeds. Dollop over the Tzatziki and enjoy, Chef!
PUMPKIN SEEDS
Place the pumpkin seeds in a pot over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pot and set aside.
BROWNED Beef
Return the pot to high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. Pat the Beef pieces dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the beef until browned, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pot, cover, and set aside.
STEW
Return the pot to high heat with a drizzle of oil. Add the Carrot pieces and the diced onions to the pot. Fry until the carrots are slightly soft, 6-7 minutes. Add the NOMU rub and the sliced chilli (to taste), and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the wine and simmer until almost evaporated. Mix in the tomato passata and 600ml of water. Simmer until reduced and cooked through, 12-15 minutes. In the final 4-5 minutes, add the drained beans and the browned beef pieces, and simmer until warmed through. Add a sweetener and season.
WARM UP THE BELLY
Dish the fragrant stew into bowls and scatter over the toasted pumpkin seeds. Dollop over the Tzatziki and enjoy, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R118.35
for 4 servings · R29.59 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Butter Beans needs 480 gButter Beans in Brine 400 g 400 g at R28.99 · 1.20× packR34.79
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Pumpkin Seeds needs 40 gPumpkin Seeds 250 g 250 g at R89.99 · 16% of packR14.40
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Red Wine needs 60 mlRed Wine Vinegar 250 ml 250 ml at R44.99 · 24% of packR10.80
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Tzatziki needs 125 mlTzatziki Seasoning 15 g R20.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R20.99
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Fresh Chillies needs 2Extra Hot Habanero Chillies 50 g R15.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R15.99
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Carrot needs 960 gBulk Large Carrots 3 kg 3 kg at R45.00 · 32% of packR14.40
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Onions needs 2Cheese and Onion Rings and Balls Maize Snack 25 g R6.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R6.99
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Tomato Passata
- NOMU Beef Rub
- Free-range Beef Strips
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Rustic Beef Stew?
The preparation time for Rustic Beef Stew with tzatziki is between 30 and 45 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Rustic Beef Stew with tzatziki?
The total time required to make Rustic Beef Stew with tzatziki is between 35 and 50 minutes.
How many servings does Rustic Beef Stew provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Rustic Beef Stew?
Beef, Beef Strips, Butter Beans, Carrot, Chilli, NOMU Beef Rub, Onion, Pumpkin Seeds, Red Wine, Tomato Passata, Tzatziki
What is the nutritional information of Rustic Beef Stew?
Calories: 555, Carbs: 64 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 52 grams, Sugar: 22.4 grams, Salt: 1198 grams
How do I prepare Rustic Beef Stew?
BROWNED BEEF: Return the pot to high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. Pat the beef pieces dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the beef until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pot, cover, and set aside. PUMPKIN SEEDS: Place the pumpkin seeds in a pot over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pot and set aside. STEW: Return the pot to high heat with a drizzle of oil. Add the carrot pieces and the diced onions to the pot. Fry until the carrots are slightly soft, 5-6 minutes. Add the NOMU rub and the sliced chilli (to taste), and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the wine and simmer until almost evaporated. Mix in the tomato passata and 300ml of water. Simmer until reduced and cooked through, 10-12 minutes. In the final 4-5 minutes, add the drained beans and the browned beef pieces, and simmer until warmed through. Add a sweetener and season. WARM UP THE BELLY: Dish the fragrant stew into bowls and scatter over the toasted pumpkin seeds. Dollop over the tzatziki and enjoy, Chef!
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Rustic Beef Stew?
Beef, Beef Strips, Butter Beans, Carrot, Chilli, NOMU Beef Rub, Onion, Pumpkin Seeds, Red Wine, Tomato Passata, Tzatziki
How many calories does Rustic Beef Stew have?
555 calories
How much fat content does Rustic Beef Stew have?
grams