Slovakian-Style Braised Beef Stew
A hearty and flavorful beef stew inspired by Slovakian cuisine, with a Chinese twist.
Ingredients
- ●1.5 pounds beef stew meatcut into 2-inch cubes
- ●1 medium onionsliced
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 tablespoons slovakian paprikaground
- ●2 tablespoons soy sauceuse low-sodium
- ●1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ●2 cups beef brothhomemade or store-bought
- ●2 medium potatoespeeled and cubed
- ●2 medium carrotspeeled and sliced
Instructions
- 1
Season the beef with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef on all sides, then remove from pot.
- 3
Add the sliced onion to the pot and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- 5
Add the ground paprika and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- 6
Add the brown sugar, soy sauce, and beef broth to the pot, stirring to combine.
- 7
Return the browned beef to the pot, cover, and transfer to the oven.
- 8
Braise the stew for 2.5 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- 9
Add the peeled and cubed potatoes and sliced carrots to the pot, cover, and return to the oven.
- 10
Braise for an additional 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- 11
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.