German Beef Stew
A hearty German-inspired beef stew made with tender beef shin, vegetables, and aromatic spices. Perfect for a cold winter night.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Beef shincut into 1-inch cubes
- ●1 medium Onionchopped
- ●2 medium Carrotpeeled and chopped
- ●2 medium Potatopeeled and chopped
- ●2 tablespoons Tomato pastehomemade or store-bought
- ●2 cups Beef brothhomemade or store-bought
- ●1 cup Red wineoptional
- ●1 sprig Thymefresh or dried
- ●2 Bay leavesfresh or dried
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- 2
In a large Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add the beef cubes and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Remove the beef from the pot and set it aside.
- 5
Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Add the chopped carrot and potato to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- 7
Add the tomato paste to the pot and cook for 1 minute.
- 8
Add the beef broth, red wine (if using), thyme, and bay leaves to the pot.
- 9
Return the beef to the pot and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 10
Cover the pot with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven.
- 11
Braise the stew for 2 1/2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- 12
Remove the pot from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- 13
Serve the stew hot, garnished with fresh thyme if desired.