Here is a rich, hearty beef stew recipe exactly like the one in your photo — thick sauce, soft potatoes, tender beef, carrots, peas, and deep flavor.
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Hearty Beef Stew Recipe (Like the Photo)
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Ingredients
- 700 g beef stew meat (chunked)
- 3 tbsp oil
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 carrots (cut into chunks)
- 3–4 potatoes (chunked)
- 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
- 2 celery stalks (optional)
- 3 tbsp flour (to thicken)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1 tsp thyme or oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional but recommended)
- 4 cups beef broth (or water + stock cube)
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Instructions
1. Brown the Meat
- Heat oil in a large pot.
- Add beef chunks and brown them well on all sides.
- Remove and set aside.
2. Build the Flavor
- In the same pot, add onion and cook until soft.
- Add garlic and tomato paste; cook 1 minute.
- Sprinkle flour and stir to coat everything — this makes the stew thick.
3. Add Liquid + Seasoning
- Return beef to pot.
- Add paprika, pepper, thyme/oregano, bay leaves, Worcestershire.
- Pour in beef broth and stir well.
4. Slow Cook
- Cover and let it simmer 1.5–2 hours on low until beef becomes very tender.
(Or 35 minutes in a pressure cooker.)
5. Add Vegetables
- Add potatoes, carrots, and celery.
- Cook another 25–30 minutes until vegetables soften.
6. Final Step
- Add peas and cook 5 more minutes.
- Taste and adjust salt & pepper.
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Serve With
- Fresh bread
- Rice
- Mashed potatoes