Beef Stew
A hearty and flavorful beef stew originating from Venezuela, slow-cooked to perfection.
Ingredients
- β1 pound beefcut into 1-inch cubes
- β1 medium onionchopped
- β3 cloves garlicminced
- β2 tablespoons tomato pasteoptional
- β2 cups beef brothlow-sodium
- β2 large potatoespeeled and cubed
- β2 medium carrotspeeled and sliced
- β1 teaspoon saltto taste
- β1/2 teaspoon black pepperto taste
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Brown the beef cubes on all sides, then set aside.
- 3
Reduce heat to medium and cook the onion until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- 5
Add tomato paste (if using) and cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add beef broth, potatoes, carrots, salt, and black pepper.
- 7
Return the beef to the pot and bring to a boil.
- 8
Cover the pot and transfer to the oven.
- 9
Bake at 300Β°F for 2 1/2 hours, or until the meat is tender.
- 10
Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs (optional).