American-Style Beef and Vegetable Stew

Ingredients

Meat and Base Ingredients

• Beef: 500g of cubed beef (preferably chuck or stewing meat)
• Oil: 2 tablespoons of cooking oil (olive or vegetable oil)
• Onion: 1 medium, chopped
• Garlic: 2-3 cloves, minced or finely chopped
• Tomato Paste: 1 tablespoon
• Tomatoes: 400g canned diced tomatoes or 2-3 grated fresh tomatoes

Vegetables (Key Vegetables from the Visual)

• Green Beans: 200g, trimmed and cut into 3-4 cm pieces
• Potatoes: 2 medium, peeled and cubed
• Carrot: 1 large, peeled and sliced

Liquid and Seasonings

• Water or Beef Broth: 1 – 1.5 liters (Broth significantly enhances the flavor)
• Worcestershire Sauce: 1 teaspoon (optional, adds depth to the meat)
• Thyme: 1 teaspoon
• Bay Leaf: 1 piece
• Salt and Black Pepper: To taste