Peposo (Pepper Beef Stew)
Flavorful and savory, Peposo (Pepper Beef Stew) is a delicious comfort food that the entire family will absolutely love.
Servings: 4
Calories:
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chuck roast cut into 1.5" x 1.5" cubes
- 750 ml Chianti (Italian Red Wine) about 1 bottle
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp whole peppercorn
- 2 tsp salt
- 8 thyme stems
- 2 bay leaves
- 5 garlic cloves
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Use a mortar and pestle to grind whole peppercorns. Then set aside. Using the same pestle: smash garlic cloves.
- Pat the beef dry. Place the beef in a large bowl. Add the smashed garlic, tomato paste, salt then mix well. Coat the beef with crushed peppercorns.
- Place beef in a dutch oven or pan (with lid). Add chianti (Italian red wine) to the pan. Add bay leaves & thyme. Sprinkle more black pepper on top of the meat.
- Bring to a simmer (medium-high). Reduce the heat to low and cover with a lid for 2 hours.
- Remove the lid and cook uncovered for 45-60 minutes or until meat is very tender. Make sure to baste the meat with the liquid frequently, this will prevent the meat from drying. Discard bay leaves & thyme. Season with salt and a bit more black pepper.