Main
Stew
MainOrigin: International
Slow beef stew with root vegetables, onion and herbs.
Prep
20 min
Cook
2 hr
Total time
2 hr 20 min
Portions
6
Total weight
2160 g
Per portion
360 g
Ingredients
Method
Brown the meat
- Cut the beef into 3–4 cm pieces; season.
- Heat oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat; brown the meat in batches 5–7 minutes. Set aside.
Soften the vegetables
- Soften the chopped onion, carrot and celery 8 minutes in the same pot.
Simmer
- Return the beef; add the potato, water, thyme, salt and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook gently 1½–2 hours until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened.
Finish
- Adjust the seasoning and serve.
Serving
Serve hot with bread or mashed potatoes.
Storage
Refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze. Flavours improve overnight.