Autumn Beef Stew with Savory Root Vegetables

Discover this comforting fall beef stew, perfect for chilly days. Garnished with seasonal vegetables, it will delight your taste buds.

Ingredients

• 800 g of braising beef (e.g. chuck)
• 3 carrots, cut into rounds
• 2 potatoes, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 300 g mushrooms, sliced
• 1 bouquet garni (thyme, bay leaf)
• 1 liter of beef broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large casserole dish, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the beef pieces and brown on all sides.
2. Remove the meat from the casserole and set aside.
3. In the same pot, add the onion, garlic and carrots. Sauté for about 5 minutes until tender.
4. Add the mushrooms and continue cooking for 3 minutes.
5. Return the beef to the casserole dish. Add the potatoes, broth and bouquet garni.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 2 hours, until meat is tender.
7. Adjust the seasoning if necessary and serve hot, accompanied by fresh bread.