Vegetable stew with beef

8 servings

84 minutes

Vegetable stew with beef is a classic French dish that embodies the best traditions of home cooking. Hearty and aromatic, it combines the tenderness of braised meat with the rich flavor of vegetables. The beef is seared to a golden crust and then simmered with onions and carrots, deepening its flavor. Potatoes, eggplants, sweet peppers, and zucchini add texture variety, while tomato paste adds a slight tanginess. Garlic becomes a special touch that enhances the dish's spiciness. The French love to serve this stew with crispy baguette and fresh herbs. It's an ideal option for a cozy family dinner where each ingredient shines through to create a harmonious taste that warms even on a cool evening.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 230.7
• Proteins: 17.3g
• Fats: 9.7g
• Carbohydrates: 19.3g

Ingredients

• Beef: 600 g
• Eggplants: 2 pc
• Sweet pepper: 2 pc
• Zucchini: 1 pc
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Potato: 4 pc
• Onion: 1 head
• Garlic: 3 clove
• Tomato paste: 1 tbsp
• Water: 500 ml
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Sunflower oil: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Wash the meat and dry it with a towel. Remove excess bones.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beef: 600 g

2. Cut the beef into small pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beef: 600 g

3. Cut the potatoes into large cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 4 pieces

4. Chop the onion.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head

5. Heat sunflower oil in a cauldron and fry the meat until golden brown.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sunflower oil:  to taste
   • Beef: 600 g

6. Add onion to the meat and mix well. Cover with a lid and simmer for 15-20 minutes on low heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head

7. Add the chopped potatoes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 4 pieces

8. Cut the carrot into large pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 1 piece

9. Add carrots to the meat and potatoes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 1 piece

10. Add a tablespoon of tomato paste.

    Required ingredients:

    • Tomato paste: 1 tablespoon

11. Pour in water, add salt and pepper, mix well and let it simmer for another 15-20 minutes.

    Required ingredients:

    • Water: 500 ml
    • Salt:  to taste
    • Ground black pepper:  to taste

12. Cut the zucchini into large cubes after peeling.

    Required ingredients:

    • Zucchini: 1 piece

13. Cut the bell pepper as well.

    Required ingredients:

    • Sweet pepper: 2 pieces

14. Cut the eggplant without peeling it.

    Required ingredients:

    • Eggplants: 2 pieces

15. Put all the vegetables in the pot, mix them, and stew until cooked.

    Required ingredients:

    • Zucchini: 1 piece
    • Sweet pepper: 2 pieces
    • Eggplants: 2 pieces

16. Chop the garlic.

    Required ingredients:

    • Garlic: 3 cloves

17. Add garlic to the stew and immediately turn off the gas. Stir and let it steep.

    Required ingredients:

    • Garlic: 3 cloves

18. Serve hot, garnished with greens.