Hearty Beef Stew with Rice
Fall in love with this rich and flavorful beef stew, loaded with tender beef, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, and baby marrow. Serve it over a bed of fluffy rice for a satisfying meal that will warm your soul on a chilly evening.
ingredients
- 1.5 pounds beef, cubed
- 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 baby marrows, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup white rice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
steps
- 1.
In a large pot, heat some oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and brown them on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- 2.
In the same pot, add the onions and garlic. Sauté until they turn translucent.
- 3.
Add the tomato paste and cook for a minute. Then, add the chopped tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, baby marrows, and beef cubes back to the pot.
- 4.
Pour in the beef broth, and season with thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Drop in the bay leaf.
- 5.
Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for about 1.5 to 2 hours until the beef is tender and the flavors meld together.
- 6.
While the stew simmers, cook the rice according to package instructions.
- 7.
Once the stew is ready, remove the bay leaf and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- 8.
Serve the stew over a bed of rice, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
