🍖🥔 Braised Beef Stew with Mashed Potatoes & Cabbage
📝 Description
Tender, slow-cooked beef in a rich, savory gravy served with creamy mashed potatoes and buttery sautéed cabbage. A hearty, comforting meal perfect for family dinners.
🧾 Ingredients
For the Beef Stew:
700g beef chunks (chuck or stew meat)
1 onion (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tbsp flour
2 tbsp oil
2 cups beef broth
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
1 tsp thyme (or mixed herbs)
1 tbsp soy sauce (optional, for depth)
For Mashed Potatoes:
4 large potatoes (peeled & chopped)
2 tbsp butter
1/2 cup milk
Salt to taste
For Cabbage:
1/2 cabbage (finely chopped)
1 tbsp butter
Salt & pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Beef Stew
Heat oil in a pot and brown the beef on all sides.
Remove and set aside.
In the same pot, sauté onion until soft, then add garlic.
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
Sprinkle flour and mix well.
Gradually add beef broth while stirring to avoid lumps.
Add paprika, thyme, salt, pepper, and soy sauce.
Return beef to the pot, cover, and simmer on low heat for 1.5–2 hours until tender and sauce thickens.
2. Make Mashed Potatoes
Boil potatoes in salted water until soft (15–20 minutes).
Drain and mash with butter and milk.
Season with salt and mix until smooth and creamy.
3. Cook the Cabbage
Heat butter and olive oil in a pan.
Add cabbage, salt, and pepper.
Cook for 8–10 minutes until soft and slightly golden.
4. Assemble
Serve beef stew with mashed potatoes and cabbage on the side.
Spoon extra gravy over the beef for maximum flavor 😋
