Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Directions
- Season and flour the beef. Coat the beef chunks evenly with salt and pepper, then dust them gently with flour.
- Brown the beef in oil. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and cook the beef in batches until golden brown.
- Sauté onions and garlic. In the same pot, add chopped onions and minced garlic, and sauté for about 3-5 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook briefly. Add the tomato paste, stir for 1-2 minutes to enhance its flavor.
- Deglaze with red wine. Pour in the red wine, scraping the bottom of the pot and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Return beef and add broth. Place the browned beef back in the pot, pour in the broth, bay leaves, and thyme, and stir.
- Cover and simmer for 90 minutes. Reduce heat and let the stew simmer gently.
- Add carrots and potatoes. Stir in sliced carrots and cubed potatoes, cover, and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning. Take out bay leaves, taste, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Nutrition
Notes
Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness. Let the stew rest for about 10 minutes after cooking to meld flavors.
