Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 900 gBeef
• 63 gFlour
• 60 mlOil
• 1 pcsBay leaf
• 1 tspMarjoram
• 1 tspOregano
• 1360 mlTomato juice
• 300 mlBeef broth
• 800 gPotato
• 320 gCarrot
• 160 gCelery

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare and dredge the meat

   • Cut the beef into chunks about 2.5 cm across.
   • Place the beef and flour in a container (e.g. a plastic bag) and shake until the beef is evenly coated.
2. 2

   Brown the meat

   • Heat oil in a wide pot.
   • Brown the floured beef in batches until nicely browned; remove and set aside.
3. 3

   Simmer

   • Return the browned beef to the pot.
   • Add bay leaf, marjoram, oregano, tomato juice and concentrated beef broth.
   • Cover and simmer at low heat for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
4. 4

   Add carrots

   • Peel and cut carrots to similar size as the beef.
   • Add to the stew and cook until they begin to soften.
5. 5

   Add potatoes and celery

   • Cut potatoes and celery into large pieces.
   • Add to the stew and simmer until vegetables are tender but not falling apart.
   • Remove bay leaf and serve hot.