dinner
Beef and Vegetable Stew
A thick, warming stew with tender beef and vegetables in a rich gravy — Australian winter comfort food at its finest.
Prep
15 min
Cook
2 hr
Serves
6
Ingredients
- 800 g, cut into 3cm chunks beef chuck or stewing beef✓ GST-Free
- 2 diced brown onion✓ GST-Free
- 4 cloves garlic✓ GST-Free
- 3 cut into chunks carrots✓ GST-Free
- 400 g, cut into chunks potatoes✓ GST-Free
- 200 g, halved mushrooms✓ GST-Free
- 750 ml beef stock✓ GST-Free
- 400 g tinned diced tomatoes✓ GST-Free
- 2 tbsp olive oil✓ GST-Free
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme✓ GST-Free
- 2 bay leaves✓ GST-Free
- to taste salt and pepper✓ GST-Free
Method
- 1
Heat oil in a large pot over high heat. Brown beef in batches — don't overcrowd the pan. Set aside.
- 2
Sauté onion and garlic for 3 minutes. Add carrots and cook a further 2 minutes.
- 3
Return beef. Add stock, tomatoes, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to the boil.
- 4
Reduce to a low simmer, cover, and cook for 1 hour.
- 5
Add potatoes and mushrooms. Cook uncovered for 30 more minutes until beef is tender and sauce has thickened. Season well. Serve with crusty bread.
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