Herby Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Herby Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 large onions, chopped; 4 large carrots, thickly sliced; 3 lbs steak, cubed; 3 tablespoons plain flour; 24 fluid ounces hearty beef stock; 8 fluid ounces strong black coffee; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 bay leaf; 4 ounces peas (fresh, frozen or canned); salt and black pepper, to taste; mashed potatoes

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large onions, chopped
4 large carrots, thickly sliced
3 lbs steak, cubed
3 tablespoons plain flour
24 fluid ounces hearty beef stock
8 fluid ounces strong black coffee
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 bay leaf
4 ounces peas (fresh, frozen or canned)
salt and black pepper, to taste
mashed potatoes

1
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large saucepan; add the onions and carrots and cook over a medium heat for about 8 minutes, until softened and lightly browned.
2
Remove the vegetables with a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate or dish and reserve.
3
Add another 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan and add the beef cubes.
4
Increase the heat and cook until the meat is browned all over.
5
If necessary, fry the meat in batches to ensure it browns evenly; season to taste.
6
Return the vegetables to the pan and stir in the flour and the remaining oil.
7
Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
8
Add the beef stock, coffee, oregano and bay leaf.
9
Bring to a boil and cook, stirring often, until thickened; reduce the heat to very low.
10
Cover the pan and allow the stew to simmer very gently for at least 1 or 11/2 hours until the beef is tender.
11
Add the peas and simmer for a further 5-10 minutes.
12
Discard the bay leaf; taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
13
Serve hot with mashed potatoes.

1222

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 large onions, chopped, 4 large carrots, thickly sliced, 3 lbs steak, cubed, and more.

Yes, Herby Beef Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Herby Beef Stew

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