Old-Fashioned Beef Stew Recipe - Carrots & Potatoes | Healthy | Easy

beef

🥗Healthier: lean cuts of beef

💰Cheaper: pork

Pork is often less expensive and can be a leaner option.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: white potatoes

Sweet potatoes are more nutritious.

Prepare carrots by cutting them into 1 inch long pieces.

Dice red onion into half inch pieces.

Cut celery into half inch pieces.

Dice red potatoes and place them in cold water to prevent caramelization.

Chop 5 garlic cloves finely.

Cut beef into 1 inch square chunks for even cooking.

Season beef with black pepper, salt, and Italian mix, then mix with olive oil.

Heat a medium hot pan and brown the beef on all sides, ensuring even color.

Transfer browned beef to a bowl and set aside.

In the same pot, add 1 tablespoon of oil and diced onion, cooking until soft.

Add carrots to the pot and cook for 1 minute.

Add chopped garlic and mix well with the vegetables.

Return the roasted beef to the pot and mix with the vegetables.

Add 1 tablespoon of tomato puree and mix well.

Pour in 3 cups of beef stock and mix thoroughly.

Cover the pot and cook on low heat for 45 minutes.

Add celery and potatoes to the pot 20 minutes before finishing.

Add Canberra juice and 1 tablespoon of corn starch, then cover again.

Cook for a total of 1 hour, stirring occasionally to check consistency.

Season with garlic powder, onion powder, and a little black pepper.

Finish the sauce by adding 1 tablespoon of hard butter to enhance the consistency.

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