Traditional Dutch Stew
A hearty and comforting Dutch stew made with tender beef, root vegetables, and a rich broth. Perfect for a cold winter's day.
Ingredients
- β500g Beef Stew Meatcut into 2-inch cubes
- β4 Carrotspeeled and chopped
- β2 large Potatoespeeled and chopped
- β2 Onionschopped
- β2 stalks Celerychopped
- β250g Mushroomssliced
- β2 cups Beef Brothhomemade or store-bought
- β2 tablespoons Tomato Pastedissolved in 1 cup water
- β1 teaspoon Dried Thymefresh or dried
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Brown the beef cubes on all sides, then remove and set aside.
- 3
Add the chopped onions, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook until the vegetables are tender.
- 4
Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their liquid and start to brown.
- 5
Add the beef broth, tomato paste mixture, and thyme to the pot. Stir to combine.
- 6
Return the browned beef to the pot, cover, and transfer to the oven.
- 7
Bake at 300Β°F (150Β°C) for 2 1/2 hours, or until the beef is tender and the stew is hot and bubbly.
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh herbs if desired.