Grandma’s beef stew

 

Ingredients

 

2 lbs beef chuck, cut into chunks

 

2 tbsp olive oil

 

1 onion, chopped

 

3 carrots, sliced

 

3 potatoes, diced

 

3 cloves garlic, minced

 

3 cups beef broth

 

2 tbsp tomato paste

 

1 tsp salt

 

1/2 tsp black pepper

 

1 tsp paprika

 

1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary

 

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the beef on all sides, then remove and set aside. In the same pot, sauté onion, garlic, and carrots until soft. Stir in tomato paste and spices. Return beef to the pot, add potatoes and beef broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1½–2 hours until the beef is tender and the stew is rich and thick. Serve hot with crusty bread.