Beef and Vegetable Stew (Ciorbă de Vacă cu Legume)

Ciorbă de Vacă cu Legume is a traditional Romanian beef and vegetable stew that is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a comforting meal.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Romanian Beef Stew Vegetables Romanian Cuisine
Beef and Vegetable Stew (Ciorbă de Vacă cu Legume)

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs beef chuck, cut into cubes
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 2 parsnips, sliced
  • 1 celery root, diced
  • 1/2 cup long-grain rice
  • 1/2 cup tomato paste
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 5 cups beef broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, brown the beef cubes over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chopped onions, carrots, parsnips, and celery root to the pot and sauté until the vegetables start to soften.
  3. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the beef broth, bay leaf, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1.5 hours.
  5. Add the rice to the pot and continue to simmer for another 20-30 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the meat is tender.
  6. Remove the bay leaf, adjust the seasoning if needed, and stir in the chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
20g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Large pot Chopping board Knife Wooden spoon

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Ciorbă de Vacă cu Legume hot, garnished with a dollop of sour cream and a side of crusty bread.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can brown the beef cubes in batches to ensure they get a nice sear.

Cost

$25