Recette/Recipe October 9-10 octobre 🍲

Hearty Vegetable Stew (Optional Beef)

Serves: 6

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

• 2–3 potatoes, diced

• 2–3 carrots, sliced

• 1 yellow onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 stew pack of vegetables (turnip, celery, parsnip, cabbage, etc.), chopped

• 1 cup corn kernels

• 6 cups water

• 2 beef bouillon cubes (or vegetable bouillon for vegetarian option)

• 1 tbsp oil or butter

Optional:

• 1–1.5 lb beef stew meat, cubed

• Seasonings to taste: bay leaf, thyme, parsley, black pepper, paprika

Instructions

1. Prep Ingredients : Wash, peel, and chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces.

2. Combine in Pot : In a large soup pot, add all vegetables, corn, water, bouillon cubes, and oil/butter.

   • If using beef: add raw cubed beef directly into the pot with everything else.

3. Cook the Stew : Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 50–60 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Check for Doneness : Vegetables (and beef, if added) should be fork-tender. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed with extra salt, pepper, or herbs.

5. ServeLadle hot stew into bowls and serve with bread, biscuits, or rice on the side.

Notes

• To thicken the stew, mash a few potato chunks into the broth before serving.

• For a brighter flavor, stir in a squeeze of fresh clementine or lemon juice before serving.