Mom's Portuguese Beef Stew Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into cubes
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 8 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 pinch paprika
• fresh tomato, chopped
• 1 cup white wine
• 1 cup water
• 2 sprigs fresh parsley
• 3 red potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can green beans, drained

Directions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a stockpot over medium-high heat. Dust the beef with flour, ensuring it's evenly coated.
2. Add the beef, garlic, bay leaves, and black pepper to the stockpot. Cook until the beef is browned, then season with salt and cook for about 5 minutes until the beef is tender.
3. Stir in the chopped onion, green bell pepper, carrot, and paprika. Cook for another 5 minutes, or until the onion becomes soft.
4. Mix in the chopped tomato, white wine, water, and fresh parsley. Cover the pot, reduce the heat to medium-low, and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
5. Add the red potatoes, sweet potatoes, and green beans. Continue cooking for an additional 45 minutes or until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
6. Once the potatoes are tender, remove the stew from heat and serve hot. Enjoy your hearty, flavorful beef stew!

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

Note: Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your individual calorie needs.