Spanish/Latin

Hearty Beef Stew

20minMediumDairy-freeNut-free

A comforting, slow-cooked Latin-style beef stew featuring tender chunks of beef, vibrant carrots, and potatoes simmered in a rich tomato-based broth.

Ingredients

Vegetables & Fruits

  • 400gpotatoes (waxy, diced)
  • 200gcarrots (sliced)
  • 150gonion (diced)
  • 10ggarlic (minced)

Meat, Fish & Vegi

  • 600gbeef chuck (cubed)

Extras

  • 400gcrushed tomatoes
  • 10gbeef bouillon (concentrate)
  • 30gtomato paste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Sear the beef in a large pot over medium-high heat until browned on all sides, then remove and set aside.

  2. 2

    Add the onions to the same pot and sauté for 5 minutes until soft.

  3. 3

    Stir in the garlic and tomato paste, cooking for 2 minutes to release the aroma.

  4. 4

    Return the beef to the pot, pour in the crushed tomatoes and 500ml water mixed with the bouillon.

  5. 5

    Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce heat to 90°C and simmer covered for 60 minutes.

  6. 6

    Add the potatoes and carrots to the pot.

  7. 7

    Continue to simmer for another 30 minutes until the vegetables and meat are fork-tender.

Veggie alternative

Replace the beef with hearty portobello mushrooms and chickpeas for a rich, earthy vegetarian stew.

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