Vegetable stew with beef and potatoes

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 1 hr 40 mins

1. STEP 1

   

   How to make vegetable stew with beef and potatoes? In fact, everything is very simple. To begin, prepare the necessary ingredients according to the list. It is very important to choose good meat for the stew. It can be beef or veal without bones. In addition to these vegetables, you can add your own to taste, for example, zucchini, cabbage, etc. You can also add your own spices to the stew to taste, for example, a mixture for vegetable/meat stew, etc.

2. STEP 2

   

   Wash the beef, dry it and cut into small pieces. I have meat from the shank and from the shoulder blade. But you can also take other parts of the carcass without bones.

3. STEP 3

   

   Wash and dry all the vegetables. Wash the eggplant, dry and cut into cubes. If the eggplant is bitter, add salt and leave for 10 minutes, then rinse.

4. STEP 4

   

   Peel the potatoes and cut into small cubes. It's best to cook the potatoes before adding them to the stew (step 15) to prevent them from browning. Or cut it with all the vegetables at once, but cover with cold water.

5. STEP 5

   

   Peel the carrots and cut into small cubes or quarters.

6. STEP 6

   

   Cut the onion into half rings or small cubes, as you like. If or your children do not like onions in dishes, then you can add it whole, simmer, and throw it away at the very end. This way the onion will release all its juices, but will not be noticeable in the dish.

7. STEP 7

   

   Peel the bell pepper from seeds and cut into medium cubes.

8. STEP 8

   

   Cut the tomatoes into halves and grate the pulp on a fine grater, cutting off the skin. For greater thickness and expressive taste, I advise you to add 1 tbsp to the chopped tomatoes. l. ketchup or tomato paste.

9. STEP 9

   

   In a deep saucepan with a thick bottom, heat some of the vegetable oil over high heat and fry the meat until golden brown. At the end, salt and pepper the meat. Add half the onion to the meat and fry together over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. In addition to the stewpan, you can take any other thick-bottomed utensils suitable for the stove: a cauldron, a saucepan, a cast-iron frying pan, etc.

10. STEP 10

    

    Pour in warm or hot water.

11. STEP 11

    

    Simmer the meat over low heat, covered, until tender, about 50 minutes.

12. STEP 12

    

    In a separate frying pan in the remaining vegetable oil over medium heat, stir-fry the carrots and the remaining onions for 3-5 minutes.

13. STEP 13

    

    Add eggplant, bell pepper and spices. Stir and fry everything together for another 5 minutes.

14. STEP 14

    

    Add chopped tomatoes to the pan. Stir and simmer covered over low heat for 30-40 minutes until the vegetables are soft. Especially check the eggplants for doneness. Some strong varieties may still be tough, although other vegetables are quite ready.

15. STEP 15

    

    Place the potatoes in the saucepan with the beef and simmer, covered, until soft. If necessary, add a little water.

16. STEP 16

    

    Place the stewed vegetable mixture in a saucepan with meat and potatoes and stir. Simmer everything together for about 10 more minutes. Taste the stew and, if necessary, add salt and pepper to taste.

17. STEP 17

    

    Remove the stew from the heat and let it brew, covered, for 15-20 minutes. Bon appetit!

Comments on the recipe

Cisa

30.10.2023

4.7

I usually cook stews from vegetables (eggplant, zucchini, potatoes) without meat, as a side dish. Easier and also delicious!

Moderator Ksenia

30.10.2023

4.8

I made a vegetable stew with beef and potatoes for dinner. It’s not difficult to make, but it turns out very tasty and satisfying. I didn’t have any eggplants, so I didn’t replace them with anything. The peppers I used were Ramiro varieties. It is elongated and thin, so I just cut it into rings. I cut the onion into feathers. I didn't grate the tomatoes. I had frozen tomato puree and used that. The stew turned out very appetizing, with a rich, bright taste. In addition, the appearance of the dish is very bright and colorful. The whole family loved this dinner. Maria, thank you very much for the recipe!

kateC

30.10.2023

4.8

A hearty dish with meat and vegetables, easy to prepare! Vegetable stew with beef and potatoes turned out very juicy and aromatic! Thanks a lot!

cis moll

30.10.2023

5

Nice recipe! Thank you! I made it, it turned out very tasty.