Best Beef Stew Recipe – Thick, Flavourful & Fall-Apart Meat!

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made with pantry staples.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is often cheaper.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds flavor without added calories.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add cubed beef and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Sprinkle in paprika, thyme, coriander, cumin, salt, and black pepper; stir to coat beef.

Add chopped carrots, potatoes, and green bell pepper; mix well.

Pour in beef broth and add bay leaves; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender.

Check seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper as needed.

Serve hot with sadza or rice.

Cooking Techniques

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