Beef Stew

Step 1

Wash & peel the carrots. Slice them into into bevels.

Step 2

Wash the potatoes & cut them into 5cm pieces.

Step 3

Clean & cut the mushrooms into 2cm pieces.

Step 4

Peel & roughly cut the onion into chunks.

Step 5

If the beef isn't already cubed, cut it into chunks. Add the beef to a mixing bowl with pepper, half of the flour & salt. Mix together until fully coated.

Step 6

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pot on medium-high heat. Add the beef & sear it on all sides for 5-6 mins. Once the beef is nicely browned, set aside in the mixing bowl.

Step 7

To the pot, add the carrots, onion, mushrooms & potatoes. Season with salt & pepper. Stir & cook for 4-5 min, or until the veggies begin to soften.

Step 8

Add any additional seasonings to the pot (e.g: onion powder, garlic powder & herbes de Provence). Then add the wine & stir.

Step 9

Add the beef back to the pot along with the beef broth cube & 5cl of water per person. Bring the liquid to a boil, then lower the heat to a gentle simmer. Cover & cook on low for about 1.5 - 2 hrs or until the beef & veggies are tender.

Step 10

In a small bowl, add softened butter & the remaining flour. Stir to create a paste, then add it into the pot & mix. Let the stew boil for 2-3 min & allow the consistency to thicken.

Step 11

Add the peas in & stir. Then, remove the stew from the heat.

Step 12

Serve the warm stew in a bowl or soup plate. Season to taste & enjoy !