Beef stew is a comforting and tasty dish! It’s rich, flavorful, and chewy chunks of meat create a balanced, satisfying meal. A variety of vegetables contribute to the meal’s smooth texture and nutrition. The slow cooking allows all the ingredients to be fused nicely, enriching the taste. It is the perfect blend of savory and traditional food, great for lunch, family dinners, or holidays.
Beef stew is tasty for several reasons, like slow cooking, which allows flavors to develop and meld together. The beef becomes tender and takes all the seasoning while the vegetables give their unique sweet taste. Using herbs and spices adds a strong savory taste that makes the dish more delicious and mouthwatering. The best part is you can customize it with your tastes buds, and flavors. Every part of the world has its own unique style of making beef stew.
I love to make comforting food, and beef stew is one of them because it is a one-pot meal to make; you just have to put all the ingredients in one go and slow-cook it. Homemade beef stew is a cozy meal that has now become everyone’s favorite.
Beef stew recipe
Here’s a healthy beef stew recipe that’s classic and flavorful:
Ingredients
- 1 kg beef pieces, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 onion medium size, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 carrots, thinly sliced
- 3 potatoes, diced into small pieces
- 1 cup mushroom, chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cups beef broth
- Bay leave
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- Fresh parsley or coriander, for garnish
How to make beef stew
- Season beef with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Add vegetable oil into a large pot, put seasoned beef into sessions, and sauté until golden brown. Remove it and set it aside.
- In the same pot, add garlic and onion and sauté it until softened for 3-4 minutes. Now add the vegetables (carrots, mushrooms, and potatoes), cooking for another 5-6 minutes.
- Return beef to the pot, add beef broth, tomato paste, bay leaf, and thyme, and bring to a boil.
- Adjust heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 1.5–2 hours until beef is tender.
- Taste it to adjust seasoning if needed; remove Bay Leave. Serve it hot and garnished with parsley.
Enjoy!!!!
