Slovakian Beef Stew
A hearty and comforting beef stew originating from Slovakia, made with tender beef, velvety potatoes, and a hint of lime.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound beef stew meatcut into 1-inch cubes
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●2 medium carrotspeeled and chopped
- ●2 large potatoespeeled and cubed
- ●1/2 cup velvety potatoesfinely chopped
- ●2 tablespoons lime juicefreshly squeezed
- ●1 teaspoon slovakian paprikasmoked
- ●1 teaspoon saltto taste
- ●1/2 teaspoon black pepperto taste
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the beef and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
- 4
Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- 5
Add the chopped carrots and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- 6
Add the cubed potatoes, browned beef, slovakian paprika, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
- 7
Stir to combine, then add the chopped velvety potatoes and lime juice.
- 8
Bring the stew to a boil, then cover and transfer to the oven.
- 9
Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 2 1/2 hours, or until the meat is tender.
- 10
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh herbs if desired.