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Spanish Braised Beef Shank And Butter Bean Sofrito Stew

Name: Spanish Braised Beef Shank And Butter Bean Sofrito Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 600 g beef shank, cut into bite-sized chunks; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped; 1 large red bell pepper, diced; 4 clove garlic, minced; 1.5 tbsp sweet smoked paprika; 1 cup crushed canned tomatoes; 2 cup halal low-sodium beef broth; 400 g canned butter beans, rinsed and drained; 0.75 tsp salt and black pepper, adjust to taste (to taste)

Tender beef shank slow-cooked in a rich paprika-infused onion and bell pepper sofrito with creamy butter beans for a satisfying mountain-style stew.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 55 min
Total: 70 min

Technique to learn

Sofrito Base

Slowly cooking aromatic vegetables in olive oil until sweet and concentrated, creating the core aromatic foundation for classic Spanish stews.

Instructions

Step 1: Season the beef shank pieces with salt and pepper.
Step 2: Heat the olive oil in a heavy Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear the beef chunks until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes, then transfer to a plate.

Step 3: Add the diced onion and red bell pepper to the remaining oil in the pot, cooking over medium heat for 8 minutes until softened and caramelized.

Step 4: Stir in the minced garlic and sweet smoked paprika, frying for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5: Pour in the crushed tomatoes and beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot, then return the seared beef to the liquid.

Step 6: Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently for 35 minutes until the beef is melt-in-your-mouth tender.

Step 7: Stir in the drained butter beans and cook uncovered for an additional 5 minutes to warm through and thicken the gravy before serving.

Cooking tips

Slow simmering builds deep flavor; keep the heat low so the beef shank breaks down without becoming tough.
Serve alongside warm crusty bread to scoop up the paprika-infused broth.
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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