Beef Stew with Potatoes and Carrots hearty dish that is known around the world. The potatoes and carrots are cooked until they are soft and the flavors have melded together, and a variety of herbs and spices.

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the beef cubes and cook until browned on all sides. Remove from pot and set aside.
In the same pot, add the onion and garlic and cook until softened.
Add the tomato paste and flour and stir until well combined.
Slowly pour in the beef broth while stirring to avoid lumps.
Add the browned beef cubes back to the pot, along with the paprika, cumin, coriander, and bay leaves.
Then pour the beef broth into the pot.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the beef is tender.
Alternatively, preheat the oven to 160C (140C fan forced), you can put the lid on the casserole dish and place it in the oven, and cook for 1.5 to 2 hours until the meat is tender.
Add the chopped potatoes and carrots and canned tomato in their juices to the pot and continue simmering for another 40-50 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft and the stew has thickened.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Note: You can adjust the cooking time depending on how tender you like your beef and vegetables.
You can also add other vegetables (like frozen peas 1/2 cup) or herbs of your choice to customize the dish to your liking.
Enjoy!
10 servings
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.