When you think of a stew, beef and carrots is one of the first dishes that comes to mind. And with good reason: this simple, delicious recipe is a classic of French cuisine that has been delighting taste buds for generations. We’ve tried a quick and easy version of this iconic dish using a pressure cooker. So you can make this dish in no time at all!
Ingredients for 4 servings
- 800g beef, cut into cubes
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 2 onions, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 spoonfuls of flour
- 500 ml beef stock
- 1 bouquet garni (thyme, bay leaf, parsley)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Beef stew with carrots recipe steps
- Peel and chop the onion and garlic.
- Peel and chop the carrots.
- Cut the beef into 4 cm cubes.
- Prepare the beef bouillon by diluting one bouillon cube in 500 ml of water.
- Heat the olive oil in a pressure cooker over a medium heat. Add the beef cubes and brown.
- Add the onion and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle with flour and mix well.
- Pour in the beef stock and add the carrots and bouquet garni. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cover the cooker and cook for 25 minutes from the time the valve starts to whistle.
- Remove from the heat and allow the pressure to release before opening the lid.
- Serve hot with rice or potatoes.
What to eat with beef stew with carrots?
Beef carrots are a complete, well-balanced meal that can be served with a variety of accompaniments to suit individual tastes and preferences. The main ingredients are
- Potatoes: whether steamed, roasted or mashed, potatoes are a classic and tasty accompaniment to Beef Carrot.
- Rice: White, brown or basmati rice is a light, tasty alternative that goes well with the creamy beef and carrot sauce.
- Pasta: Short pasta such as penne or fusilli is a quick and easy to prepare side dish that goes well with Beef Carrot Sauce.
- Vegetables: For a lighter option, serve Beef Carrot with steamed or stir-fried vegetables such as broccoli, courgettes or green beans.
How do you store beef carrots?
Beef stew with carrots is a cooked dish that will keep very well in the fridge for a few days. Allow the dish to cool to room temperature before putting it in the fridge. It’s important not to put hot food directly into the fridge to avoid the spread of bacteria.
Place the dish in an airtight container or cover with cling film to prevent it from drying out or picking up odours from the fridge. Beef stew with carrots will keep in the fridge for no more than 3 to 4 days.
If you want to keep them for longer, you can freeze them. Wait for it to cool completely before placing it in an airtight bag or container suitable for freezing. Beef Carrot will keep in the freezer for about 2 to 3 months.
To defrost beef stew, place it in the fridge for a few hours or overnight. It can also be reheated directly in a saucepan over a low heat or in the microwave, stirring regularly to avoid burning.
Beef stew with carrots recipe
Ingredients
- 800 g of sliced beef
- 4 sliced carrots
- 2 onions, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of flour
- 500 ml of beef stock
- 1 bouquet garni (thyme, bay leaf, parsley)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and chop the onion and garlic.
- Peel and chop the carrots.
- Cut the beef into 4 cm cubes.
- Prepare the beef bouillon by diluting one bouillon cube in 500 ml of water.
- Heat the olive oil in a pressure cooker over a medium heat. Add the beef cubes and brown.
- Add the onion and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle with flour and mix well.
- Pour in the beef stock and add the carrots and bouquet garni. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cover the cooker and cook for 25 minutes from the time the valve starts to whistle.
- Remove from the heat and allow the pressure to release before opening the lid.
- Serve hot with rice or potatoes.
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