Hearty Beef Stew

Here is a rich, hearty beef stew recipe exactly like the one in your photo — thick sauce, soft potatoes, tender beef, carrots, peas, and deep flavor.

Hearty Beef Stew Recipe (Like the Photo)

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Ingredients

700 g beef stew meat (chunked)

3 tbsp oil

1 large onion (chopped)

3 garlic cloves (minced)

3 carrots (cut into chunks)

3–4 potatoes (chunked)

1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)

2 celery stalks (optional)

3 tbsp flour (to thicken)

1 tbsp tomato paste

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp salt (to taste)

1 tsp thyme or oregano

2 bay leaves

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional but recommended)

4 cups beef broth (or water + stock cube)

Instructions

1. Brown the Meat

Heat oil in a large pot.

Add beef chunks and brown them well on all sides.

Remove and set aside.

2. Build the Flavor

In the same pot, add onion and cook until soft.

Add garlic and tomato paste; cook 1 minute.

Sprinkle flour and stir to coat everything — this makes the stew thick.

3. Add Liquid + Seasoning

Return beef to pot.

Add paprika, pepper, thyme/oregano, bay leaves, Worcestershire.

Pour in beef broth and stir well.

4. Slow Cook

Cover and let it simmer 1.5–2 hours on low until beef becomes very tender.

(Or 35 minutes in a pressure cooker.)

5. Add Vegetables

Add potatoes, carrots, and celery.

Cook another 25–30 minutes until vegetables soften.

6. Final Step

Add peas and cook 5 more minutes.

Taste and adjust salt & pepper.

Serve With

Fresh bread

Rice

Mashed potatoes