10/07/2025
Hearty Beef Stew with Vegetables
Ingredients:
800g (1.75 lbs) beef stew meat (cut into chunks)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, chopped
12 baby potatoes (or diced regular potatoes)
200g (7 oz) mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cups beef broth
1 cup red wine (optional, or use more broth)
2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
1 bay leaf
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon flour (optional, for thickening)
Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions:
Sear the Beef:
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef chunks and sear until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
Sauté Veggies:
In the same pot, add the onion and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the carrots and mushrooms and cook until slightly tender.
Deglaze:
Stir in the tomato paste, then pour in the red wine. Scrape the bottom of the pot to release all the flavorful bits.
Add Back Beef:
Return the beef to the pot. Add beef broth, potatoes, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
Simmer:
Cover and simmer on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is very tender.
Optional Thickening:
If you want a thicker stew, mix 1 tablespoon of flour with some water and stir into the stew during the last 15 minutes.
Serve:
Remove bay leaf and thyme sprigs. Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve hot with bread or rice.