Beef Stew
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1. Grab a large pot and warm up that vegetable oil over medium heat. Toss in those hearty beef chunks and let them brown up nicely on all sides.
2. Next, add in your chopped onions and minced garlic. Give them a good sauté until they’re soft and smell wonderful.
3. Stir in the rich tomato paste, followed by beef broth, sliced carrots, diced potatoes, fragrant thyme, and that essential bay leaf.
4. Bring everything to a gentle boil, then lower the heat. Cover your pot and let it all simmer sweetly for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is melt-in-your-mouth tender.
5. Finally, season your stew with salt and pepper to taste, and it’s ready to warm your soul. Enjoy it hot and savor every bite!