Beef Stew
Beef Stew Prep 20 min / Cook 2 hr / Serves 4 Ingredients 700 g beef stewing meat (chuck, cut into chunks) 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 250 g carrots, chopped 300 g potatoes, chopped 2 tbsp flour 1 L beef stock 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 tsp dried thyme 1 bay leaf Instructions Brown the beef: Heat olive oil in a pot. Add beef chunks and brown them on all sides. Remove and set aside. Cook the aromatics: In the same pot, add onion and garlic. Cook until soft and fragrant. Add flour: Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir for 1 minute to thicken the base. Build the stew: Add tomato paste, beef stock, salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf. Stir well. Simmer: Return the beef to the pot. Cover and simmer gently for 1 hour. Add vegetables: Add carrots and potatoes. Cook for another 45–60 minutes until everything is tender. Finish: Taste and adjust seasoning. Remove bay leaf and serve warm. Beginner Tips Brown the meat well :...
