Description
A hearty and comforting stew made with simple ingredients, perfect for a budget-friendly meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg stewing beef, cut into cubes
- 2 large onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 500 ml beef broth
- 200 ml red wine (optional)
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef on all sides. Remove the beef and set aside.
- Add the chopped onions to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle the flour, paprika, thyme, and rosemary over the onions and garlic. Stir well and cook for 1 minute.
- Return the browned beef to the pot. Pour in the beef broth and red wine (if using). Add the bay leaves.
- Bring the stew to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- Season with additional salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- Serve with mashed potatoes, crusty bread, or rice.
- For a thicker stew, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir into the simmering stew during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Poor Man's Stew, beef stew, budget meal, comfort food, hearty stew, simple recipe