Beef and carrot stew

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 120 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Beef
  • Beef stew meat : 1.5 pounds
  • Salt : 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Olive oil : 2 tablespoons
• Vegetables
  • Carrots : 4 medium-sized
  • Onion : 1 medium-sized
  • Garlic cloves : 3
  • Celery stalks : 2
  • Potatoes : 2 medium-sized
• Broth
  • Beef broth : 4 cups
  • Tomato paste : 2 tablespoons
  • Worcestershire sauce : 2 tablespoons
  • Bay leaves : 2
  • Thyme : 1 teaspoon

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Steps

• Prepare the Beef
• Season the beef stew meat with salt and black pepper.
• Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
• Add the beef to the pot and brown it on all sides.
• Prepare the Vegetables
• Peel and chop the carrots, onion, garlic cloves, celery stalks, and potatoes.
• Cook the Stew
• Remove the browned beef from the pot and set it aside.
• In the same pot, add the chopped vegetables and sauté them for 5 minutes.
• Add the beef back to the pot.
• Pour in the beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, and thyme.
• Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
• Serve
• Remove the bay leaves from the stew before serving.
• Serve the beef and carrot stew hot with crusty bread or over cooked rice.

Tips

• For a richer flavor, you can marinate the beef in the refrigerator with the salt and black pepper for a few hours before cooking.
• Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or mushrooms to the stew for added variety.

Information

• This beef and carrot stew is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for colder days.
• Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.