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One-Pot Smoky Beef

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One-Pot Smoky Beef is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender beef with smoky spices, simmered to perfection in a single pot. This hearty meal fills your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas and brings family and friends together around the table. Perfect for chilly evenings or special gatherings, this recipe is simple enough for novice cooks yet impressive enough to wow your guests.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 large sweet onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 3 medium carrots, sliced thickly
  • 2 medium waxy potatoes, diced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ingredients by chopping vegetables and cutting the beef into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear beef chunks in batches until browned on all sides (about 5 minutes per batch). Remove from pot.
  3. Sauté onions in the same pot until translucent (about 3 minutes), then stir in minced garlic until fragrant.
  4. Return beef to the pot along with smoked paprika, carrots, potatoes, crushed tomatoes, bay leaves, salt, pepper, and enough beef broth to cover everything by an inch.
  5. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover tightly, reduce heat to low, and cook for about 2 hours until tender.
  6. Remove bay leaves and stir gently before serving; adjust seasoning if needed.

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Keywords: For a vegetarian option, substitute beef with jackfruit or mushrooms. Customize flavors by adding herbs like cilantro or additional spices such as cumin for extra depth.

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