Perfect choice! 🍲 Here’s a classic beef stew recipe inspired by the dish in your photo — rich, hearty, and full of flavor.

🥘 Classic Beef Stew with Potatoes, Carrots & Mushrooms

Ingredients (Serves 6)

• 2 lbs (900 g) beef chuck, cut into 1 ½ inch cubes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup red wine (optional, for richer flavor – can sub with more broth)
• 2 tbsp flour (for thickening)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp dried thyme (or 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme)
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

• Instructions

  1. Brown the Beef
     • Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high heat.
     • Season beef with salt and pepper, then brown in batches until golden on all sides (about 5–6 minutes). Remove and set aside.
  2. Sauté Vegetables
     • In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and garlic. Cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
     • Stir in mushrooms and cook another 3 minutes.
  3. Build the Base
     • Add tomato paste and stir for 1 minute. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and mix well.
     • Slowly pour in red wine (if using), scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze.
  4. Simmer the Stew
     • Return beef to the pot. Add potatoes, beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, and rosemary.
     • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 ½ to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender and broth has thickened.
  5. Finish & Serve
     • Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
     • Remove bay leaves. Garnish with fresh parsley.
     • Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice.
• Salt and black pepper to taste

• Cooking Time

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Total Time: ~2 hrs 20 minutes

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  ENJOY ❣️

  Enjoy!