Beef meat is a source of useful trace elements necessary for the human body, in particular calcium, iron, zinc, vitamins B6 and B12. The most popular and affordable combination is beef and potatoes. There are several basic interpretations of a traditional dish. Beef stewed with potatoes will decorate the festive and casual table.

Beef stew with potatoes in a pan

For 8-10 small potato tubers and 400-500 grams of beef tenderloin you will need:

  • onion - 1 pc.;
  • carrots - 1 pc.;
  • water - 400 ml;
  • tomato paste - 2 tbsp. l .;
  • black pepper (peas);
  • spice;
  • bay leaf - 2 pcs.;
  • vegetable oil.

Cooking process:

  1. Process and chop the pulp with medium cubes.
  2. In a large saucepan, heat the oil, put the meat and fry until a crust appears on medium heat.
  3. Chop vegetables, peel the onions. Place in a pan.
  4. In a container, mix tomato juice and water.
  5. Pour sauce over the contents of the pan, add spices.
  6. Reduce heat and cover the pan.
  7. Extinguishing time - 45 minutes.
  8. Peel and chop the potatoes.
  9. Add when beef is soft along with bay leaf.
  10. Pour a glass of water.
  11. Simmer for 25 minutes.

A fresh salad of greens and seasonal vegetables goes well with this composition.

In a slow cooker with vegetables

Classic beef stew with potatoes and vegetables is prepared using the following ingredients:

  • beef fillet - 1 kg;
  • potatoes - 1 kg;
  • onion - 2 pcs.;
  • carrots - 1 pc.;
  • bay leaf - 3 pcs.;
  • spice;
  • odorless oil - two tablespoons;
  • peppercorns - 10 pcs.;
  • water - 200 ml.

Stages of cooking:

  1. Process the beef fillet: rinse the meat and cut into cubes.
  2. Wash vegetables, chop them.
  3. Heat oil in a slow cooker, place the meat. Fry until a crust appears in baking mode.
  4. Add vegetables, mix, waiting until the onion becomes slightly golden.
  5. At this time, cut the potatoes into small cubes, add to the slow cooker at the end of baking.
  6. Pour spices.
  7. Add a glass of water, put into quenching mode.
  8. Extinguishing time - 1.5 hours.
  9. Beef stewed with potatoes is served with greens.

Cooking takes about 2-2.5 hours. If desired, you can cook meat in a slow cooker with vegetables.

Cooking with Prunes

For lovers of a combination of different tastes, beef with potatoes and prunes is suitable.

The required composition of the products:

  • beef - 0.5 kg;
  • potatoes - 0.5 kg;
  • carrots - 1 pc.;
  • spice;
  • garlic - 2 cloves;
  • bay leaf - 2 pcs.;
  • onions - 2 pcs.;
  • water - 300 ml;
  • prunes - 150 g;
  • parsley.

Step-by-step instruction:

  1. Wash the meat, cut into medium cubes.
  2. Pour oil into the pan (preferably with a non-stick coating). Put the beef and fry until a crust appears.
  3. Cut the onions in half rings, carrots - in circles.
  4. Add beef, carrots to the beef in sequence. Pour a glass of water, cover.
  5. Extinguishing time - 10-15 minutes.
  6. Peel and chop the potatoes; the size of the slices is medium.
  7. Next, cook the prunes. After washing, add it to the pan, followed by potatoes.
  8. Pour in water, simmer until all foods are cooked over low heat with the lid closed.

By adding herbs and spices, the appetite and digestibility of nutrients are increased.

In a pot of mushrooms

To cook beef in a pot with mushrooms and potatoes you will need:

  • beef pulp - 450 g;
  • potatoes - 600 g;
  • mushrooms - 400 g (preferably champignons or ceps);
  • onions - 160 g;
  • water - 200 ml;
  • sour cream - 10 tbsp. l .;
  • tomato paste - 4 tsp;
  • seasoning;
  • sunflower oil - 12 tsp;
  • soy sauce –2 tbsp. l .;
  • greens to taste.

Cooking method:

  1. Process the meat, pour soy sauce.
  2. Add seasoning, leave to marinate (1.5-2 hours).
  3. Thinly chop the mushrooms, fry in oil for 15 minutes. Then shift and add salt / pepper.
  4. Pour the remaining oil into a pan and use to fry the beef until a crust appears.
  5. At this time, cut the onions in half rings, then the potatoes with medium slices.
  6. Place the pulp at the bottom of the pot, above - onion, followed by a layer of mushrooms, on it - potatoes.
  7. Sprinkle with spices or herbs.
  8. Pour water and sour cream into a separate container, mix, add tomato paste, spices.
  9. Pour the pot with the resulting sauce, cover the contents with a lid.
  10. Place in the oven, preheat to 200 degrees. The baking time is 50 minutes. After which, the dish should be kept in the oven for another 20 minutes.

Such pots are low-calorie and contain a large amount of protein.

Cabbage Recipe

For cooking you will need:

  • potatoes - 0.5 kg;
  • beef - 0.5 kg;
  • carrots - 1 pc.;
  • onion - 1 pc.;
  • cabbage - 600 g;
  • spice;
  • sunflower oil

 

Cooking Instructions:

  1. Process and chop the beef in medium slices, onions in cubes. Grind carrots on a grater.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan, fry the meat until a blush appears (over medium heat).
  3. Add vegetables, stir occasionally.
  4. Prepare a large pot. Transfer the contents of the pan, pour hot water. The liquid should cover the meat.
  5. After boiling add spices, cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes.
  6. Chop the potatoes and add to the pan.
  7. When the potatoes are almost ready, proceed to chop the cabbage, add, mix.
  8. Leave the contents to simmer for 20 minutes, stirring the contents.

 

Beef stew with potatoes in a pan

Cooking takes less time than in other cases.

You will need:

  • potatoes - 0.5 kg;
  • beef - 0.5 kg;
  • onion - 2 pcs.;
  • carrots - 1 pc.;
  • garlic - 3 cloves;
  • sunflower oil - 4 tbsp. l .;
  • paprika –1 tsp;
  • spice.

Cooking progress:

  1. Rinse and peel the potatoes, cut into medium-sized cubes.
  2. Process the beef and chop like potatoes and carrots into rings.
  3. Heat over medium heat, fry chopped garlic and onions.
  4. Add meat, followed by carrots. Beef should get a light crust.
  5. Add spices, add water and bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce fire, close lid. Extinguishing time - half an hour.

Beef meat will be tasty and healthy only if it is properly processed and cooked.

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