Sofrito Beef with Rice

Ingredients

• 1 kg beef, sliced into 0.5 cm thick pieces
• Flour for dusting
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4-5 tablespoons olive oil
• Half a bunch of parsley, finely chopped
• 5-6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• Oregano
• 100 g white wine
• 50 g white vinegar
• 200 g water or beef broth
• Salt
• Pepper
• Whole peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika

Instructions

1. Rinse the beef and pat it dry.
2. Sprinkle the beef with salt, pepper, and flour.
3. In a large pan, heat the olive oil and butter, then sauté the beef on both sides until it browns.
4. Transfer the beef to a low, wide pot. Sprinkle with parsley, garlic, paprika, oregano, and peppercorns, then pour over the wine, vinegar, and water.
5. Cook for about 60-80 minutes until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened. Add more water if needed during cooking.

For the Rice

• 300 g rice
• 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 700 g water
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• Salt

Instructions for the Rice

1. In a low pot, heat the olive oil and sauté the onion and bell pepper for 2 minutes.
2. Add the rice, water, and salt, then cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
3. If you prefer softer rice, add a bit more water. Just before turning off the heat, add the butter, stir until melted, and remove from heat.

Enjoy your sofrito beef with perfectly cooked, flavorful rice!