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Beef Stew

Beef Stew

Beef chunks slow-simmered in a rich tomato and vegetable stew. A hearty, comforting Filipino dish with tender meat and root vegetables.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 90 min

Ingredients

  • 2 large bs beef (cubed)
  • 3 medium carrots (chopped)
  • 1.5 cup chopped celery ribs
  • 3 medium potatoes (cubed)
  • 1.5 tsp paprika
  • 1.25 tsp ground cloves
  • 2 piece bay leaves (dried or fresh)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch diluted in 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp garlic (minced)
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 2 cup beef broth
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1.5 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp oil

Instructions

  1. Warm up oil in a pot.

  2. Sear the beef, add onion, garlic, bay leaves, ground cloves, and paprika. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.

  3. Pour-in beef broth and let boil. Simmer until beef becomes tender.Note: This can take up to more than 1 hour depending on the meat that you will use. Add water as needed.

  4. Incorporate celery ribs, carrots, potatoes, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for 6 to 10 minutes.

  5. Pour-in diluted cornstarch. Stir and cook for a minute more.

  6. Turn off heat and transfer to a serving bowl.

  7. Serve.