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Hearty Beef Stew
American

Hearty Beef Stew

Beef braised with carrot and potato until the sauce turns glossy. Cut the meat small and it fits a weeknight.

Total
55 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Serves
4
  • comfort
  • meal-prep
  • cheap

Ingredients

For 4 servings

  • beef stew meat20 oz
  • potatoes28 oz
  • carrot4 piece
  • green beans10 oz
  • yellow onion piece
  • beef broth80 tbsp
  • tomato paste4 tbsp
  • all-purpose flour4 tbsp
  • garlic8 clove
  • olive oil4 tbsp
  • fresh parsley8 sprig
  • salt2 tsp
  • black pepper1 tsp

You'll need

pot · bowl

Method

  1. Cut beef into small cubes and pat completely dry. Toss with flour and salt.

    8 min · prep

  2. Sear beef in oil in batches until darkly browned, 8 minutes. Do not crowd.

    9 min · fry

  3. Add onion and garlic, cook 4 minutes, then tomato paste for 2 more.

    7 min · saute

  4. Pour in broth, scraping the bottom. Simmer covered 20 minutes.

    21 min · simmer

  5. Add potato and carrot, simmer uncovered 15 minutes until tender.

    16 min · simmer

  6. Drop green beans in for the last 5 minutes so they keep their bite.

    5 min · simmer

  7. Season again at the end and finish with parsley.

    2 min · rest

Serving suggestion

Crusty bread for the sauce is the entire reason to make this.