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Assistant: That looks like a classic hearty beef stew with carrots and potatoes, served with mashed potatoes.

That looks like a classic hearty beef stew with carrots and potatoes, served with mashed potatoes. Here’s a straightforward, comfort-food style recipe that matches what’s in the photo.

Classic Beef Stew (Serves 4–6)

Ingredients

Stew

• 2½–3 lb beef chuck, cut into large chunks
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and black pepper
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp flour
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup water (or more broth)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 4–5 carrots, cut into large chunks
• 3–4 potatoes, peeled and chunked

Optional flavor boosters

• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp rosemary
• Splash of red wine (½ cup, replace some broth)

Instructions

1. Brown the beef Pat beef dry and season well with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches (don’t crowd). Remove and set aside.
2. Build the base In the same pot, add onion and cook until softened (3–4 min). Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute.
3. Deglaze & simmer Add beef broth, water, tomato paste, Worcestershire, thyme, bay leaf, and optional wine. Scrape up browned bits from the bottom. Return beef to pot.
4. Slow cook Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook: - Stovetop: 2–2½ hours on low - Oven: 325°F (165°C) for 2½ hours
5. Add vegetables Add carrots and potatoes. Simmer uncovered another 30–45 minutes until tender and stew thickens.
6. Finish Remove bay leaf. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.

Creamy Mashed Potatoes (Side)

Ingredients

• 2 lb potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4 tbsp butter
• ½ cup milk or cream
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender.
2. Drain, mash with butter and milk.
3. Season with salt.

Serving Tip

Spoon stew into a bowl or plate and add a generous scoop of mashed potatoes on the side (or right in the stew, just like the photo).

If you want, I can also give you:

• Slow cooker version
• Instant Pot version
• Thicker gravy style
• More savory / less tomato version