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Spanish Braised Beef And Sweet Pepper Chilindrón Skillet

Name: Spanish Braised Beef And Sweet Pepper Chilindrón Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless beef chuck, halal certified, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 medium red bell peppers, sliced into strips; 1 large yellow onion, sliced; 4 clove garlic cloves, minced; 1.5 cup crushed canned tomatoes; 1 tbsp sweet pimentón paprika; 1 cup halal beef broth; 1 sprig fresh rosemary; 1 tsp salt

Tender beef chuck simmered slowly in a rich Spanish chilindrón gravy made with sweet red bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and fresh rosemary.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 55 min

Technique to learn

Chilindrón Braising

Slowly cooking seared meat in a dense, aromatic sauce driven by softened sweet peppers, onions, and tomato base.

Instructions

Step 1: Pat beef cubes dry with paper towels and season evenly with salt. Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 2: Sear beef pieces in a single layer for 5 to 6 minutes, turning to brown on all sides, then transfer beef to a plate.

Step 3: Add sliced yellow onion and red bell peppers to skillet and cook over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes until soft and translucent.

Step 4: Stir in minced garlic and sweet pimentón paprika, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5: Add crushed tomatoes, halal beef broth, and fresh rosemary sprig, bringing liquid to a gentle boil while scraping up pan drippings.

Step 6: Return beef to skillet, cover, and braise on low heat for 25 to 30 minutes until beef is tender; discard rosemary sprig before serving.

Cooking tips

Cut beef into uniform 1-inch cubes so all pieces tenderize evenly.
Slowly cooking down bell peppers provides natural sweetness to balance tomato acidity.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Spanish; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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