Brown quickly over medium-high heat (don’t overcook at this stage).
Add enough liquid (broth, wine, tomatoes) to cover most of the meat.
Simmer low and slow — gentle bubbling only.
Cook 1½–2½ hours, depending on the cut.
Avoid rapid boiling — it makes lean beef tough.
🥘 Simple Lean Beef Stew Idea
Ingredients
1½ lb lean stewing beef, cubed
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
2 potatoes, cubed
2 cups beef broth
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp thyme
Salt & pepper
Method
Brown beef in oil. Remove.
Sauté onion.
Return beef, add remaining ingredients.
Simmer covered 1½–2 hours until tender.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
A slow cooker version
A pressure cooker (Instant Pot) version
A low-carb version
A French-style beef bourguignon approach 🍷
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