1-Pot Hearty Beef Stew
Ingredients
2 kg osso bucco or chuck beef
2 tbsp cornflour
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 fresh tomatoes or 1 can diced tomatoes (can subtitute with tomato puree)
2 carrot, 2 potato, 1 onion, 2 celery stalk (chopped)
1 tsp Vegemite (for depth + umami)
2 bay leaves
Oregano or Italian mixed herbs
2–3 cloves garlic (minced)
Salt + pepper to taste
Optional chicken or beef stock
Optional - splash of red wine
Method
Pat meat dry. Season salt + pepper.
Lightly coat the osso bucco in cornflour - this helps brown the meat & naturally thickens the stew. Sprinkle a bit of salt whilst browning.
Brown the osso bucco pieces of beef in a large pot until lightly caramelised.
Add aromatics - onion, garlic, and Vegemite + stir until fragrant.
Stir in tomato paste, fresh & canned tomatoes or tomato puree, herbs, and bay leaves.
Add chopped veg and enough water or stock to cover.
Low simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally until the meat is tender and the sauce thickens.
Taste + adjust seasoning, then serve with mash, rice, pasta, noodles or crusty bread.
TIP! Add more veg if preferred & if using pressure cooker, then cook 40mins on high pressure. When feeling extra lazy, simply throw oats into the stew for a nutritious meal 😋