Nicaraguan Coffee-Infused Beef Stew with Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-03 · Updated 2026-08-03

Hearty beef stew slow-cooked with rich Nicaraguan coffee, aromatic spices, and tender root vegetables for a deep, complex flavor. This Latin American beef recipe, ready in about 170 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cubed, olive oil, and onion, chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef chuck, cubed
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup cold brewed Nicaraguan Arabica coffee
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 2 pounds cubed beef chuck in batches, browning on all sides for 4-5 minutes per batch. Remove beef and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same pot, add 1 large chopped onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 4 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes until deep red and slightly caramelized.
4. Step 4: Return browned beef to the pot and add 4 cups beef broth, 1 cup cold brewed Nicaraguan Arabica coffee, 3 chopped carrots, 2 cubed potatoes, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 bay leaf, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper.
5. Step 5: Bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook gently for 2 to 2.5 hours until beef is tender and vegetables are soft.
6. Step 6: Remove bay leaf before serving. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot with crusty bread.