Beef and Root Vegetable Stew with Quinoa
Warm and hearty, this beef stew showcases seasonal root vegetables and is served over nutty quinoa, making it a satisfying and nutritious main dish for winter evenings.
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Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the beef and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef and set aside.
- In the same pot, add onion and garlic, cooking until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add carrots, parsnip, and potato; sauté for another 5 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste, beef stock, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper. Return the beef to the pot, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 40 minutes, covered.
- While the stew is simmering, rinse quinoa under cold water. In a separate pot, bring water to a boil, add quinoa, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaves from the stew, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve the stew over a bed of quinoa and garnish with chopped parsley.