Beef stew recipe

Ingredients

• 500g beef stew meat (cubed)
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil (sunflower or olive)
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 large carrots (sliced)
• 2 medium potatoes (peeled and cubed)
• 1 cup green beans or frozen peas (optional)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme or mixed herbs
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 beef stock cube or 2 cups beef broth
• 1–2 cups water (adjust as needed)
• 1 tablespoon cornflour or flour (to thicken, optional)

Beef Stew Instructions

🔥 Browning the Beef:

1. Pat beef dry and season with salt and pepper.
2. In a large pot, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium-high heat.
3. Sear beef in batches until browned on all sides (about 5–6 min). Remove and set aside.

🍅 Building Flavor:

1. Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste, 2 tsp paprika, and 1 tsp thyme.
2. Add the browned beef back into the pot.
3. Crumble in the beef stock cube (if using) and pour in 1–2 cups water or beef broth.

🥕 Add Vegetables:

1. Add potatoes, carrots, and any other veggies like green beans or peas.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
3. Cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender.

🧂 Season and Thicken:

1. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
2. To thicken: mix 1 tbsp cornflour with a bit of cold water, stir into the stew, and simmer for another 5 minutes until thickened.