Ingredients for - Hearty Spanish Beef Stew

1. Olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons
2. Red bell pepper, chopped 1 medium
3. Onion, finely chopped ½ medium
4. Garlic, finely minced 3 cloves
5. Diced tomatoes 1 (15 ounce) can
6. All-purpose flour 2 tablespoons
7. Smoked paprika 1 ½ teaspoons
8. Sweet paprika 1 ½ teaspoons
9. Dried oregano 1 teaspoon
10. Ground cumin 1 teaspoon
11. Salt ½ teaspoon
12. Pepper ¼ teaspoon
13. Beef stew meat 1 pound
14. Butter 1 tablespoon
15. Water 2 cups
16. Red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons
17. Chopped pimento-stuffed green Manzanilla olives ¼ cup

How to cook deliciously - Hearty Spanish Beef Stew

1 . Stage

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Cook until onions are tender and start to caramelize around the edges, about 5 minutes. Add diced tomatoes.

2 . Stage

Combine flour, smoked paprika, sweet paprika, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper in a resealable plastic bag. Add beef stew meat and shake to coat.

3 . Stage

Heat remaining oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown coated beef on all sides, 3 to 5 minutes per side.

4 . Stage

Transfer browned stew meat to the Dutch oven. Add water and vinegar; stir to combine. Cook over low heat for 1 1/2 hours.

5 . Stage

Remove the lid and add olives. Cook stew for an additional 30 minutes. Adjust seasonings to taste.