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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
Beef Stew with Mashed Potatoes
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Season beef with salt and pepper, then brown in a pot over medium-high heat.

  2. Step 2

    Add chopped onion and carrots, cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Stir in tomato paste and flour, cook for 1 minute.

  4. Step 4

    Pour in beef broth, add thyme, bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 1.5 hours.

  5. Step 5

    Meanwhile, boil potatoes until tender, then mash with butter and milk.

  6. 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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