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Easy Beef Stew with Carrots and Potatoes [Video]

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Description

An ultra simple, easy to make beef stew with carrots and potatoes that the whole family will love. With a very basic ingredient list, this beef stew is still full of flavor and will have you going back for seconds. Use beef chuck for best results.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil, divided
  • 700–800g beef chuck, cubed
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 2 large garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 cups beef stock
  • 4 medium potatoes (or 3 large), peeled and chopped into quarters
  • 3 medium carrots (or 2 large), peeled and chopped into rounds discs.

Instructions

  1. Start by sprinkling the flour over the cubes of beef, making sure all the pieces are dusted with flour.
  2. In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil. Once the oil/butter is hot, add the meat in 2-3 batches and brown on all sides. Once all meat has been browned, remove from the pot and set aside.
  3. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil and butter to the pot. Add the onions and fry until soft.
  4. Add the thyme and garlic and cook for another 2 minutes
  5. Add the tomato paste and salt and cook for another 2 minutes before adding the 2 1/2 cups of beef stock. Mix through.
  6. Add the potatoes and carrots and stir to combine.
  7. Allow the stew to simmer on low heat for approximately 2 hours or until the liquid has thickened and the meat is tender.