Jul 14 2026
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Comfort Food Recipe

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Time1h
Serves6

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Ingredients

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Comfort Food Ingredients

Method

Cooking Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Chop the onion, mince the garlic, and dice the carrots and potatoes.

  2. 2

    Cook the Beef

    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.

  3. 3

    Sauté Vegetables

    Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot with the beef. Sauté until the onion is translucent.

  4. 4

    Add Remaining Ingredients

    Stir in diced carrots, potatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, thyme, and bay leaf.

  5. 5

    Simmer the Stew

    Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

  6. 6

    Garnish and Serve

    Remove the bay leaf, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

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