Finnish Beef and Vegetable Stew
A hearty one-pot stew with tender beef, carrots, and onions in a savory broth, ready in about 20 minutes. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 28g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high. Add 1 lb beef stew meat and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
Add 1 sliced onion and 3 sliced carrots to the pot. Cook, stirring, until the onion is soft, about 3 minutes.
Step 3
Pour in 2 cups beef broth and add 2 bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until beef is tender, about 15 minutes.
Step 4
Remove bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- knife
- cutting board
- wooden spoon
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