Beef Stew Homemade Style
Description
When I need to prepare a delicious and hearty meal for my entire family, I never wonder what to cook, because this simple recipe for homemade beef stew always comes to the rescue. This dish is familiar to everyone from childhood, as our mothers used to make it for us, and their mothers cooked it for them. That's why almost every homemaker knows how to make stew, and each has her own special recipe. Mine is very simple, and now I'm happy to share it with you and tell you how to make homemade beef stew.
Instructions
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Step 1
First, clean the beef from any membranes, rinse the meat under running water, and cut it into small pieces.
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Step 2
In a cauldron, heat vegetable oil and add the pieces of meat, frying them until lightly golden.
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Step 3
After that, add the onion cut into half-rings, reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes. If necessary, add a little broth or water to the pot if there is not enough liquid.
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Step 4
While the meat is simmering, we peel the carrots and slice them into half-rings. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan and sauté the carrots until golden brown, then transfer them to the cauldron.
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Step 5
Next, cut the peeled potatoes into cubes and add them to the pan to fry. They don't need to be cooked through—just until they develop a golden crust.
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Step 6
Add the potatoes to the pot with the other ingredients, pour in enough water or broth so that the liquid almost reaches the level of the potatoes, then season everything with salt and pepper. Cover the pot with a lid, place a small weight on top, and simmer the stew over low heat for 45–50 minutes. About 15 minutes before it's done, add the bay leaf, khmeli-suneli, and red pepper to the pot, and mix well. After the time is up, turn off the heat and let the dish rest for 10–15 minutes.
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Step 7
The stew is ready, so it's time to start dinner. Enjoy your meal, everyone!