To make beef stew, you will need the following ingredients:
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2 pounds of beef stew meat, cut into cubes
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4 cups of beef broth
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1 onion, chopped
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4 cloves of garlic, minced
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4 carrots, sliced
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4 potatoes, diced
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1 teaspoon of salt
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1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
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2 tablespoons of tomato paste
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2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon of dried thyme
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1 teaspoon of dried rosemary
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2 bay leaves
Here's a basic recipe for making beef stew:
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In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat some oil over medium-high heat.
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Add the beef cubes and brown them on all sides. Remove the beef and set it aside.
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In the same pot, add the chopped onion and garlic. Cook until fragrant.
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Add the beef back to the pot and pour in the beef broth.
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Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
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Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
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Add the carrots and potatoes to the stew and continue to simmer for another 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are cooked through.
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Adjust seasoning to taste and serve the beef stew hot.
Enjoy your homemade beef stew!