Ah! Sounds like you’re talking about a classic beef, potatoes, and carrots meal — basically a hearty, comforting dish. I can give you a full, easy recipe that works as a stovetop stew, oven roast, or slow-cooker meal. Here’s a simple version:
Hearty Beef, Potatoes, and Carrots Stew
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 1.5 lbs (700 g) beef stew meat or chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth (or water + bouillon)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional, for richer flavor)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
Stovetop Version
- Brown the Beef
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add beef and cook until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Veggies
- In the same pot, add onion and garlic. Cook 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Combine Ingredients
- Add beef back to the pot along with potatoes, carrots, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in beef broth until everything is just covered.
- Simmer
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 1.5–2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender and potatoes are soft.
- Optional Thickening
- Mix 2 tablespoons of flour with a little cold water to make a slurry.
- Stir into the stew and cook 5–10 more minutes until slightly thickened.
- Serve Hot
- Garnish with fresh parsley if you like. Enjoy with crusty bread!
Oven-Roasted Version
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brown beef in a skillet, then transfer to a large oven-safe dish.
- Add chopped vegetables, herbs, and broth. Cover with foil and roast 2–2.5 hours until beef is tender.
Slow Cooker Version
- Place all ingredients in a slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 7–8 hours or high for 4–5 hours until beef and vegetables are tender.
Tips
- For extra flavor, sear the beef in bacon fat instead of olive oil.
- Swap in sweet potatoes or parsnips for a twist.
- Add peas or green beans in the last 30 minutes for extra veggies.
If you want, I can also make a one-foil version where beef, potatoes, and carrots cook together in the oven for super easy cleanup — like a lazy-person’s version of this classic.
Do you want me to do that?
