Hearty Beef and Vegetable Stew
Hearty Beef and Vegetable Stew is a rich and savory dish featuring tender beef chunks and a variety of vegetables simmered in flavorful beef broth. Perfect for cold days, this stew is made by browning beef, adding vegetables, and slow-cooking until everything melds into a hearty, satisfying meal.
Hearty Beef and Vegetable Stew is a rich and savory dish featuring tender beef chunks and a variety of vegetables simmered in flavorful beef broth. Perfect for cold days, this stew is made by browning beef, adding vegetables, and slow-cooking until everything melds into a hearty, satisfying meal.
- 500 g beef meat (stew-beef)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 potatoes (diced)
- 2 carrots (sliced)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 1 onion (diced)
- 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp thyme (dried)
- 1 bay leaf
- (to taste) salt and peper
- Prepare the Ingredients
Start by cutting the beef stew meat into bite-sized cubes if not already done. Dice the potatoes, slice the carrots, chop the celery and dice the onion. Mince the garlic cloves.
- Sear the Beef
Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper. Sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides. Remove and set it aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables
Add the diced onion (in the same pot), sliced carrots and chopped celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften. Add the minced garlic and cook for a minute.
- Build the Stew Base
Return the seared beef to the pot. Add the beef broth, diced potatoes, thyme and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
- Simmer the Stew
Bring the stew to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked.
- Final Seasoning
Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper (if necessary). Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Tip: Serve the stew with crusty bread or over a bed of rice for a complete and filling meal.