Homestyle Beef and Vegetable Stew (Family Recipe)

Four generations have argued about the carrots in this stew. The carrots stay.

Ingredients

• 1 kg beef chuck, cubed
• 2 tbsp flour
• 3 carrots
• 3 potatoes
• 2 onions
• 2 stalks celery
• 1 l beef stock
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and black pepper

Method

1. Toss the beef in seasoned flour and brown hard in batches. Don't crowd the pot.
2. Soften the onions and celery in the same pot, scraping up the fond.
3. Return the beef with the stock and bay leaves and simmer, covered, for 2 hours.
4. Add the carrots and potatoes and simmer uncovered until tender and the broth has body, about 30 minutes.