Beef stew

 Beef stew

Ingredients:

• 500g beef (chuck or brisket)

• 200g carrots, sliced

• 150g potatoes, diced

• 100g onions, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

• 500ml beef broth

• 1 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 bay leaf

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

• 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)

Kitchen Tools Needed:

• Large pot

• Cutting board

• Knife

• Measuring spoons

• Wooden spoon

Instructions:

• Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

• Add the chopped onions and minced garlic, sauté until fragrant and onions are translucent.

• Add the beef to the pot, browning it on all sides.

• Stir in the ginger, soy sauce, and oyster sauce, mixing well to coat the beef.

• Pour in the beef broth, and add the sliced carrots, diced potatoes, black pepper, salt, and bay leaf.

• Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.

• Let it simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.

• If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry, and stir it into the pot during the last 10 minutes of cooking.

• Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Macros:

• Total Calories: 840

• Carbs: 60g

• Proteins: 50g

• Fats: 20g