Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 500 g beef cubes
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp pepper
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp all purpose flour
• 3 garlic (cloves)
• 1 onion (small)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 0.5 cup red wine
• 4.5 cup water (4-5 cups)
• 1 beef broth cube
• 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp thyme/rosemary
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 potato (large, sliced)
• 1 carrot (sliced)
• dried parsley (for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   In a bowl, season the beef cubes with 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder.

2. 2

   Add 2 tbsp of all-purpose flour to the seasoned beef and toss until the cubes are evenly coated.

3. 3

   Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large pot or pressure cooker over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Add the beef cubes to the pot and sear until browned on all sides.

5. 5

   Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté until fragrant and softened.

6. 6

   Stir in 1 tbsp of tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes to deepen the flavor.

7. 7

   Pour in 1/2 cup of red wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.

8. 8

   Add 4-5 cups of water, the beef broth cube, 1 tsp worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp thyme or rosemary, and 2 bay leaves.

9. 9

   If using a regular pot: Cover and simmer on low heat for at least 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.

10. 10

    If using a pressure cooker: Seal and cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

11. 11

    Add the sliced potato and carrot to the stew.

12. 12

    Continue cooking until the vegetables are tender (about 15-20 minutes in a regular pot or a few minutes if using the pressure cooker's manual setting).

13. 13

    Garnish with dried parsley before serving.

Notes

Cooking time varies significantly by method: use a regular pot for a slow 2-hour simmer or a pressure cooker for a faster 45-60 minute result. Pairs well with white rice or fried plantains.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• beef
• stew
• comfort food
• slow-cooked
• pressure cooker
• dinner