Estofado de Ternera
A hearty Spanish beef stew with potatoes, carrots and red wine, flavoured with smoked paprika.
- Time2 hr 30
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.90 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
Tick what you need to buy. It goes on your shopping list.
Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large casserole and brown the beef in two batches for 10 minutes. Set aside.
10 min - 2
Add the onion, garlic, pepper and carrots. Cook for 8 minutes until soft.
8 min - 3
Stir in the paprika, then add the wine and let it bubble for 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, stock and bay leaves.
3 min - 4
Return the beef and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 1 hour 15 minutes.
75 min - 5
Add the potatoes and cook, partly covered, for 35 minutes until the beef and potatoes are very tender and the sauce is thick.
35 min - 6
Rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.