Craving a comforting, affordable family meal? Grandma's old-fashioned beef stew is perfect, especially on chilly winter evenings.
Passed down from my grandmother, this recipe has been a hit at our family gatherings for years. It satisfies even the heartiest appetites, and with no wine, it's suitable for everyone.
I love preparing it ahead, so I can focus on enjoying time with guests.
Here's my straightforward beef stew recipe with potatoes and carrots. Watch how simple it is:
Serves 4 - Prep time: 15 min - Cook time: 1h30
- 750 g beef (braising beef, bourguignon, or beef cheek)
- 1 tbsp oil
- 30 g butter
- 3 onions
- 3 meat stock cubes
- 750 g carrots
- 500 g potatoes
- 1 small can tomato puree
- 1/2 liter water
- Salt and pepper
1. Cut the beef into large cubes.
2. Peel and chop the onions.
3. Peel the carrots and potatoes.
4. Slice carrots into rounds and cut potatoes into wedges.
5. In a large casserole, heat the oil and add the butter.
6. Once hot, add the meat.
7. Stir regularly to brown all sides.
8. Add onions and cook until softened and browned.
9. Season with salt and pepper.
10. Dissolve stock cubes in water and pour into the casserole.
11. Simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.
12. Add carrots and tomato puree.
13. Cook for another 20 minutes.
14. Add the potatoes.
15. Simmer for 50 more minutes.
Your hearty beef stew is ready! :-)
This simple recipe is incredibly economical and delivers melt-in-your-mouth tenderness thanks to slow cooking. As someone who's made it countless times, I can vouch it's foolproof and even tastier reheated.
Perfect for leftovers. For tips on selecting the best potatoes, check out this guide.
