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Finnish Beef and Vegetable Stew

A hearty one-pot stew with tender beef, carrots, and onions in a savory broth, ready in about 20 minutes. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Total time
25 min
Servings
4
Calories
350
Protein
28g
Finnish Beef and Vegetable Stew
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef stew meat
  • 3 medium carrots
  • 1 large onion
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 leaves bay leaves
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high. Add 1 lb beef stew meat and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add 1 sliced onion and 3 sliced carrots to the pot. Cook, stirring, until the onion is soft, about 3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Pour in 2 cups beef broth and add 2 bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until beef is tender, about 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Remove bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • wooden spoon

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