Beef Stew with Onions and Carrots
A quick and hearty beef stew with tender carrots and sweet onions, simmered in a rich tomato broth and finished with fresh cilantro. Ready in about 30 minutes, this is the perfect weeknight comfort meal.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef stew meat
- 1 large yellow onion
- 3 medium carrots
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups beef broth
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pot over medium-high. Add the 1 lb beef stew meat and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- 2
In the same pot, add the 1 sliced onion and 3 sliced carrots. Cook until the onion is soft and golden, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Return the beef to the pot.
- 4
Pour in the 2 cups beef broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the beef is tender, about 20 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the 0.25 cup chopped cilantro and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- wooden spoon
- knife
- cutting board
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