Pete'S Beef Stew For 2! Recipe

Name: Pete'S Beef Stew For 2!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Beef pieces; 1 1/2 tsp fennel seeds; 1/4 tsp turmeric; 1tsp smoked paprika; 1/4 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp salt; 3/4 tsp pepper; Olive oil; 1/2 onion finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic finely chopped; 1 tbsp tomato puree; 2 cups red wine; 450ml beef stock; 450ml chicken stock; 2 dried bay leaves; 2 potatoes sliced into 1 cm strips (like homemade chips); 1 parsnip cubed; Worchestershire sauce; Salt and Pepper.

Servings: persons

Beef pieces
1 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1/4 tsp turmeric
1tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp pepper
Olive oil
1/2 onion finely chopped
3 cloves garlic finely chopped
1 tbsp tomato puree
2 cups red wine
450ml beef stock
450ml chicken stock
2 dried bay leaves
2 potatoes sliced into 1 cm strips (like homemade chips)
1 parsnip cubed
Worchestershire sauce
Salt and Pepper.

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1.Take the fennel seeds, turmeric, smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt and pepper and put into a pestle and mortar. Work them until you have a nice fine powder.
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2. Put your pieces of beef into a freezer bag and add the powder. Shake it all up for a few mins to ensure an even distribution over the beef.
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3. Heat a stew pot on the hob and add olive oil. Sautee the onion and garlic for a few mins and then add the beef pieces. Brown on all sides.
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4. Create some room in the centre of the pan and add the tomato puree. Let it cook for 2 mins and then stir into the beef. Add red wine to deglaze the pot, add enough to half cover the beef pieces. Allow to cook off and reduce for ten mins.
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5. Add the chicken and beef stock and bring back to the boil. Add the bay leaves. Put the lid on the pot and allow to simmer for 30-40 mins.
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6. When it has been simmering for 30 mins, heat a frying pan on the hob and add some olive oil. Add the sliced potatoes and cubed parsnips with some salt and pepper and brown on all sides.
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7. Add the potatoes and parsnip to the stew and simmer for another 20mins or so. (the potatoes will start to disintegrate into the stew making it nice and thick.
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8. Add a few swigs of Worchestershire sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Stir it in for a few mins.
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Serve with anything you want!

245

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Beef pieces, 1 1/2 tsp fennel seeds, 1/4 tsp turmeric, 1tsp smoked paprika, and more.

Yes, Pete'S Beef Stew For 2! 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pete'S Beef Stew For 2!

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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