🥩 Classic Beef Stew with Carrots & Onions 

🧾 Ingredients

For the Beef

• 700g (1.5 lbs) beef chuck, cut into chunks
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for coating)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

For the Vegetables

• 2 carrots (sliced into chunks)
• 1 cup pearl onions (or chopped onions)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)

For the Stew Base

• 2 cups (480 ml) beef broth
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) red wine (optional)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp thyme (dried or fresh)
• 1 bay leaf

For Finishing

• Fresh parsley (chopped)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Beef

1. Pat beef dry and season with salt and pepper.
2. Lightly coat with flour (helps thicken the stew).

Step 2: Sear the Beef

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2. Brown the beef in batches (do not overcrowd).
3. Remove and set aside.

Step 3: Build the Flavor Base

1. In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
2. Add tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes to deepen flavor.
3. Pour in red wine (if using) and scrape the bottom (deglazing).

Step 4: Simmer the Stew

1. Return beef to the pot.
2. Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaf.
3. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook on low heat for 1.5–2 hours.

Step 5: Add Vegetables

1. Add carrots and continue cooking for another 30–40 minutes until tender.

Step 6: Finish & Serve

1. Remove bay leaf.
2. Taste and adjust seasoning.
3. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

✨ Pro Tips

• Use beef chuck for best tenderness after slow cooking.
• Browning the meat properly = deeper, richer flavor.
• Low and slow cooking makes the beef melt-in-your-mouth tender.
• Let stew sit 10–15 minutes before serving → sauce thickens naturally.

🍲 Final Result

Deep, rich, and comforting beef stew with tender chunks of meat, sweet carrots, and savory onions in a thick, flavorful gravy — classic comfort food done right.