Witch’s Cauldron Beef Stew Recipe
This Witch’s Cauldron Beef Stew Recipe is warm, rich and full of deep flavor. It tastes like pure comfort in every spoon.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef stew meat cut into cubes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 4 carrots sliced
- 3 potatoes diced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup peas
Instructions
Brown the Beef
- Heat oil in a pot. Add beef cubes and cook until all sides turn brown and have nice color.
Add the Onions
- Add chopped onions to the pot. Stir well until onions turn soft and smell sweet and rich.
Add the Garlic
- Put garlic into the pot. Cook for one minute so it releases its strong and warm aroma fully.
Add the Carrots
- Add sliced carrots. Stir gently so they mix well with the beef and onions inside the hot pot.
Add the Potatoes
- Put the diced potatoes. Mix everything so the veggies sit with the beef and soak flavor.
Pour the Broth
- Add beef broth to the pot. Stir gently so the liquid covers the beef and veggies completely.
Add the Tomato Sauce
- Pour in tomato sauce. It gives the stew deep color and a rich, cozy flavor everyone enjoys.
Add Water
- Add water to thin the stew a little. This helps all ingredients cook evenly and stay soft.
Season the Stew
- Add salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Stir to blend strong flavors well.
Simmer Gently
- Reduce heat. Cover the pot and let the stew cook slow for ninety minutes until beef turns soft.
Add the Peas
- Add peas in the last ten minutes. This keeps them bright green and fresh inside the stew.
Remove Bay Leaves
- Before serving, take out the bay leaves. They add flavor but should never be eaten directly.
Stir the Stew
- Use a wooden spoon to stir well. This spreads the thick broth and flavors evenly for serving.
Taste and Adjust
- Taste the stew. Add more salt or pepper if needed to match your taste and make flavor stronger.
Serve in Cauldrons
- Pour stew into small black bowls or mini cauldrons for a fun witch look perfect for Halloween.
Notes
- Use good beef for soft texture.
- Brown the beef well for strong flavor.
- Cut veggies in equal size so they cook evenly.
- Cook on low heat for a long time.
- Add peas at the end to keep color bright.
- Taste the broth before serving.
- Serve hot for best flavor.