Hearty Meat and Vegetable Stew

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut the beef chuck into bite-sized cubes. Peel and chop the potatoes and carrots into 2 cm pieces. Dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves.

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and brown them on all sides for about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.

4. 4

   Stir in the carrots and potatoes. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   Sprinkle in the black pepper, paprika, and salt. Mix well to coat the meat and vegetables with the spices.

6. 6

   Pour in the beef broth and add the bay leaves. Bring the stew to a boil.

7. 7

   Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the stew simmer for

8. 8

   5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.

9. 9

   Remove the bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

10. 10

    Serve the hearty meat and vegetable stew hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.