'1 kg of beef', '4 cups of water', 'salt and pepper to taste', '4 tablespoons of olive oil', '3 cloves of garlic', '2 medium-sized onions, cut into quarters', '4 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and halved', '3 sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into thick rounds', 'some chopped cabbage leaves', '1/2 kg of ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped', '1/2 kg of manioc, sliced into thick rounds', '2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley', '1 cup of tomato puree'
'1 kg of beef', '4 cups of water', 'salt and pepper to taste', '4 tablespoons of olive oil', '3 cloves of garlic', '2 medium-sized onions, cut into quarters', '4 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and halved', '3 sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into thick rounds', 'some chopped cabbage leaves', '1/2 kg of ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped', '1/2 kg of manioc, sliced into thick rounds', '2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley', '1 cup of tomato puree'
'Cut the beef into regular-sized cubes and season with salt and pepper to taste', 'Fry the garlic in hot olive oil until golden brown', 'Add the beef and fry until well-browned', 'Combine the tomato puree, 4 cups of water, and add to the beef mixture', 'Check the seasoning and adjust if necessary', 'Cover the pot and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes', 'Clean the manioc, sweet potatoes, potato, and onion, then boil them in salted water until tender', 'Wash the tomatoes and reserve', 'Remove the lid, check if the beef is tender, and add the cabbage leaves', 'Add the remaining vegetables to the stew', 'Stir in the parsley and tomatoes, let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes', 'Serve 4-6 portions.'
