Description
A warm and comforting dish perfect for cold days or family gatherings, featuring tender beef stew and creamy mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of beef stew meat, cut into chunks
- 3 tablespoons of flour
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 3 potatoes, diced
- 4 cups of beef broth
- 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large potatoes (for mashed potatoes)
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 4 tablespoons of butter
Instructions
- Toss the beef chunks with flour until well coated.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef and brown on all sides. Remove the beef and set aside.
- Add onion and garlic to the same pot. Cook until the onion is soft.
- Add the carrots and potatoes to the pot, and stir for a few minutes.
- Return the beef to the pot and mix in the beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer for about 90 to 120 minutes, or until the beef is tender.
- Peel and dice the potatoes for the mashed potatoes while the stew cooks. Boil in a pot of salted water until soft, about 15 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add milk and butter. Mash until creamy and smooth.
- Season the mashed potatoes with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the beef stew with a scoop of creamy mashed potatoes on the side.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of red wine to the stew, and use fresh herbs for a brighter taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl with mashed potatoes
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg