Peas with Poached Eggs and Beef

Neuza Costa

4 May, 2023

This dish is usually made with pork, but using beef makes it much lighter and more delicious.
If you want, you can substitute the bacon with ham.
You can also serve it with white or buttered rice.

Ingredients

• 700 g (1.5 lbs) of frozen or fresh peas
• 700 g (1.5 lbs) of beef stew meat, cut into small cubes
• ½ chouriço sausage, sliced
• 80 g (2.8 oz) of bacon, diced
• 1 piece of bacon rind
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• ½ large onion, chopped
• 4 cloves of garlic, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 400 g (14 oz) of peeled and diced tomatoes
• 200 ml (6.8 fl oz) of white wine
• 350 ml (11.8 fl oz) of natural vegetable broth
• 4 eggs
• Salt
• 5-pepper blend

Instructions

1. 1
   In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil.
   Add the chouriço, bacon, and bacon rind.
   Stir and let it fry a little until it releases its flavor.

   Mark as done
2. 2
   Add the beef to the pan.
   Stir and let it brown evenly.

   Mark as done
3. 3
   Season the meat with salt and pepper.
   Add the onion, garlic, and bay leaves.
   Stir and let it cook until the onion becomes translucent.

   Mark as done
4. 4
   Add the tomatoes, stir, and let it come to a boil.
   Once everything is boiling, add the peas, white wine, and finally the vegetable broth.
   Stir, cover, and cook over medium heat for 25 minutes.

   Mark as done
5. 5
   After the time has elapsed and the peas are tender, add the eggs.
   Cover and cook over low heat for 7 minutes.
   Once the time has passed, it is ready to serve.

   Mark as done

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