Beef Stew

recipe

• 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 !