Beef stew is one of the most comforting and hearty dishes you can make during the colder months. This classic recipe is perfect for a family dinner, a cozy night in or to take to potlucks. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at how to make a delicious beef stew, using an educational tone and highlighting the key ingredients and steps.

Ingredients:

– 2 pounds of beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
– 2 tablespoons of olive oil
– 1 medium onion, diced
– 2 garlic cloves, minced
– 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
– 2 cups of beef broth
– 2 cups of water
– 2 bay leaves
– 1 tablespoon of paprika
– 1 tablespoon of dried thyme
– 4 carrots, peeled and sliced
– 4 potatoes, peeled and chopped
– Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Start by heating the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

2. Add the beef and brown on all sides, for about 5 minutes.

3. Once the beef is browned, remove it from the pot and set it aside.

4. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté until the onion is soft, for about 5 minutes.

5. Add the tomato paste, beef broth, water, bay leaves, paprika, and thyme to the pot, stirring well to combine.

6. Add the beef back to the pot and bring everything to a boil.

7. Once the stew is boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot and let it simmer for 1 hour.

8. After an hour, add the sliced carrots and chopped potatoes to the pot, stir well, cover and continue to simmer for another 45 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

9. Remove the bay leaves and season the stew with salt and pepper to taste.

10. Serve the beef stew hot in bowls, garnished with fresh parsley.

Bullet points:

– Beef stew is a classic dish that’s perfect for the colder months.
– To make beef stew, you’ll need beef chuck, onion, garlic, tomato paste, beef broth, water, bay leaves, paprika, thyme, carrots, potatoes, salt, and pepper.
– Start by browning the beef, then sautéing the onion and garlic before adding the other ingredients.
– Simmer the stew for an hour, then add the carrots and potatoes and continue to simmer for a further 45 minutes.
– Remove the bay leaves, season with salt and pepper, and serve hot.