Classic Tender Beef Stew 🍲✨

 

Classic Tender Beef Stew 🍲✨
Rich, slow-cooked, and full of flavor—perfect comfort food.

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📝 Ingredients

• 1 kg beef chuck, cut into cubes
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup water
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 potatoes, cubed
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Salt to taste
• 1 bay leaf
• Fresh parsley (for garnish)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Brown beef on all sides.
2. Add onion and garlic; sauté until soft.
3. Stir in tomato paste, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour in beef broth and water; add bay leaf.
5. Cover and simmer on low 1½–2 hours until beef is tender.
6. Add carrots and potatoes; cook 20–30 minutes more.
7. Adjust seasoning and garnish with parsley.

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✅ Tips

• Tastes even better the next day
• Serve with bread, rice, or mashed potatoes
• Can be made in a pressure cooker or slow cooker