stew beef brisket with tomatoes and potatoes

How to Make Classic Beef and Tomato Stew with Potatoes

A hearty beef and tomato stew with potatoes is a comforting dish perfect for cold days. Here’s a simple yet delicious recipe to guide you.

Ingredients: 500g beef brisket, cut into 2-inch cubes; 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced; 3 ripe tomatoes, chopped; 1 onion, sliced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 500ml beef broth; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp dried thyme; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 tbsp oil for searing.

Steps:

1. Sear the Beef: Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add beef cubes and sear until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.

2. Sauté Aromatics: In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant. Add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.

3. Simmer the Beef: Return beef to the pot. Pour in beef broth, add bay leaves and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1.5 hours until beef is tender.

4. Add Vegetables: Stir in chopped tomatoes and diced potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 30–40 minutes until potatoes are soft.

5. Serve: Discard bay leaves. Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley. Enjoy with crusty bread or rice!

Tips: For richer flavor, marinate beef in red wine overnight. Adjust tomato quantity based on your preferred tanginess. This stew tastes even better the next day as flavors meld!