Beef Stew with Mashed Potatoes
A hearty bowl of tender beef stew with carrots and onions, served over creamy mashed potatoes and finished with fresh herbs.
- Total time
- 120 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 35g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Season beef with salt and pepper, then brown in a pot over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Add chopped onion and carrots, cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in tomato paste and flour, cook for 1 minute.
Step 4
Pour in beef broth, add thyme, bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 1.5 hours.
Step 5
Meanwhile, boil potatoes until tender, then mash with butter and milk.
Step 6
Serve stew over mashed potatoes, garnished with extra thyme.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- potato masher
- wooden spoon
- knife
- cutting board
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