Beef stew is all you need for your Sunday lunch to get pumped up for the week ahead and to actually get creative in the kitchen on a Sunday afternoon. So follow this easy recipe and make yourself beef stew with roasted mashed garlic and potatoes. Beef Stew with finely diced and roasted mashed garlic and potatoes is cozy to the max! Slow cooked on the stove and packed full of flavor, each bowl is like a food hug. Beef stew is the epitome of winter warmth. This hearty dish is cozy comfort food. We call it beef stew but it really is gravy, which makes it so delicious dressed over a bowl of fluffy mashed garlic and potatoes. The meat is so tender it melts in your mouth, and the sauce is packed with flavor. It is TO DIE FOR and just the thing to tuck into on a cold night. Beef Stew is a classic dinner that is essential in the cooler months! Warm, comforting, super tasty and perfect for dinner. The Best meat for beef stew is usually cut from a chuck (shoulder) roast. You can also use a top or bottom round roast or beef tips for beef stew. It is preferred to cuts the beef into small, bite- sized pieces so melt in your mouth in the final dish It’s stellar on its own but totally life changing with roasted and mashed garlic and potatoes. Who doesn’t love a creamy spud? Honestly. Give it a try! Get your spoons ready!
Preparation time: 20 minutes Cook time: 2 hours Total time: 2hrs 20 minutes
Ingredients:
FOR STEW:
- 480g diced stewing steak
- 2 garlic clove finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 chopped carrots
- cup red wine
- Salt and pepper
- 1 ½ cup water
FOR ROASTED MASHED GARLIC & POTATOES:
- 3-4 garlic cloves
- 2 potatoes
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoon milk
Instructions:
- Coat the steak with flour, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Pour olive oil in pan and stir in onions until translucent. Now add steak and fry until browned nicely.
- At this stage, add water, wine and carrots.
- Turn flame to low and let simmer for about 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Peel and chop potatoes and add in boiling water. Drain completely and mash them.
- Wrap garlic and potatoes in foil and place in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes to roast.
- Add milk and butter in garlic and potatoes and whip to get creamy texture.
- Serve the stew over garlic potato mesh.
Note: Beef stew is a make ahead dish. When completely cool, cover it tightly and refrigerate for up to 3days. Beef stew can be stored in freezer in an airtight container. It can be kept in freezer for up to 3 months. Stew can be reheated on the stovetop or in microwave.
