Braised Beef Stew
A hearty Ukrainian-inspired beef stew cooked in a rich broth with tender pieces of beef and root vegetables.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Beef Stew Meat
- ●1 large Onion
- ●2 medium Carrots
- ●2 large Potatoes
- ●1 cup Mushrooms
- ●2 cups Beef Broth
- ●2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- ●1 teaspoon Salt
- ●1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- ●1 tablespoon Dill
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Brown the beef stew meat in batches until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Remove the browned beef from the pot and set aside.
- 4
Add more oil if necessary, then sauté the onion, carrots, and potatoes until the vegetables are slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the mushrooms and cook until they release their liquid and start to brown, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Add the beef broth, tomato paste, salt, and pepper to the pot.
- 7
Return the browned beef to the pot and bring to a boil.
- 8
Cover the pot and transfer to the oven.
- 9
Braise the stew for 2 1/2 hours or until the beef is tender.
- 10
Stir in the chopped dill and serve hot.