Delicious meat and vegetable stew

★Ingredients

1 kg (2 lbs) beef chuck, cut into cubes

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 large onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

3 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks

4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed

2 tablespoons tomato paste

4 cups beef broth

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon dried rosemary

2 bay leaves

Salt and pepper to taste

2 tablespoons flour (optional, for thickening)

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

★Instructions

  1. Sear the Beef: Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and sear on all sides until browned. Remove from the pot and set aside.
  2. Cook the Vegetables: In the same pot, add chopped onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Add Tomato Paste and Spices: Stir in tomato paste, paprika, thyme, and rosemary. Cook for 2 minutes to develop flavors.
  4. Simmer the Stew: Add beef broth, bay leaves, and the seared beef back into the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 1.5 hours, or until the beef is tender.
  5. Add Vegetables: Add the carrots and potatoes to the stew. Continue to simmer for another 30-40 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  6. Thicken the Stew (Optional): If you’d like a thicker stew, mix 2 tablespoons of flour with a little water to form a slurry. Stir it into the stew and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  7. Season: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  8. Serve: Remove the bay leaves, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.

Enjoy !

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