Catalan Style Beef Stew (Estofado a la Catalana)

Catalan Style Beef Stew (Estofado a la Catalana)

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Catalan style beef Stew (Estofado a la Catalana) is a classic beef stew recipe that draws roots from the Catalan region of Spain, where cinnamon and nutmeg are commonly used in Catalan cuisine.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 lbs. 900 grams chuck steak (filete de aguja)
  • 0.5 lbs. 230 grams pancetta (or thick-cut bacon)
  • 1 yellow onion (finely chopped)
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 1 sprig parsley
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 cup beef broth (or water)
  • 0.4 lbs. 200g button mushrooms
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon finely grated dark chocolate
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 large potatoes
  • 1 large Butifarra sausage (around 150 grams/ 5oz.)

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