Beef Stew 🍲

✨ Introduction

This hearty stew 🍲 combines tender chunks of beef, potatoes 🥔, and rich gravy in a comforting bowl. Perfect for chilly days or cozy nights. 💛

🧂 Ingredients

• 🥩 2 lbs beef stew meat, cubed
• 🥔 4 cups diced potatoes
• 🥕 2 cups sliced carrots
• 🧅 1 onion, chopped
• 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 🍖 4 cups beef broth
• 🍅 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 🌿 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
• 💧 2 tablespoons oil for browning

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. 🔥 Heat oil in a large pot. Brown beef cubes on all sides, then remove and set aside.
2. 🧅 In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
3. 🥕 Add carrots and potatoes. Stir in tomato paste and thyme.
4. 🍖 Return beef to the pot. Pour in beef broth and bring to a boil.
5. 🌬️ Reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender and stew is thickened.
6. 🧂 Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

🔄 Methods

• Use lamb or chicken instead of beef for variation 🐑🐔.
• Add peas or mushrooms for extra texture 🫛🍄.
• Make it spicy with chili flakes or harissa 🌶️.
• Serve over rice, couscous, or with crusty bread 🍚🥖.

📚 History

Beef stew is a timeless comfort dish found in cuisines worldwide 🌍. From Moroccan tagines 🇲🇦 to Irish stews 🇮🇪, it’s loved for its warmth and depth of flavor.

💪 Benefits

• 🥩 High protein from beef
• 🥕 Vitamins from vegetables
• 🍖 Iron-rich broth
• 🌿 Nourishing and filling

🎨 Formation

Serve in deep bowls with a sprinkle of parsley 🌿. Pair with bread or rice for a complete meal 🍽️.

✅ Conclusion

Beef Stew is a rich, satisfying dish that brings comfort and flavor to every spoonful. Perfect for sharing with loved ones. 🫶

❤️ Lovers

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families
• 🥩 Meat lovers
• 🧑‍🍳 Home cooks
• 🍲 Comfort food fans
• 🌧️ Cold weather eaters