Beef and Vegetable Stew Recipe

Looking for a beef and vegetable stew recipe that is healthy and delicious? We share the ingredients and steps below for a nourishing dish.

Ingredients for Hearty Beef and Vegetable Stew

• 800g beef chunks
• 3 tablespoons plain flour
• 1-2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium brown onion, chunky diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 celery sticks, sliced
• 3 carrots, roughly chopped
• 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 3 tablespoons of tomato paste
• 500ml beef stock (low sodium)
• 1 cup peas
• ½ bunch of fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish 

How to Make the Delicious Dish

1. Toss the beef chunks, plain flour and a sprinkle of salt and pepper in a large bowl until the beef chunks are well coated. 
2. Add olive oil to a large non-stick casserole pot and place over medium-high heat on the stove. 
3. Add the beef chunks (in batches) and sear for 5 minutes, or until the meat is evenly browned. 
4. Transfer the meat to a plate and set aside.
5. In the same pot on low-medium heat, add onion, carrots and celery, and cook until the vegetables are tender. Add a splash of olive oil if needed.
6. Stir in the garlic, mushrooms, tomato paste and bay leaves, and cook for 5 minutes.
7. Add the beef chunks back to the pot, along with the broth, Worcestershire sauce and thyme leaves.
8. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
9. Cover the pot and allow it to simmer for 45-60 minutes or until the beef is tender.
10. Season with salt and pepper.
11. Garnish with parsley and enjoy!

Optional: serve with a piece of toasted wholegrain bread.

TIP: Stews and casseroles freeze well. In order to freeze safely, cool the stew completely. Place individual portions of the stew in a heavy plastic air tight container. It can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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