Braised Beef with Vegetables

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion , chopped
• 1 garlic clove , crushed
• 4½ oz lean beef , cut into pieces
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 medium carrots , peeled and sliced
• 1 small parsnip , peeled and sliced
• 1 medium sweet potato , peeled and chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley , chopped
• 1½ cup unsalted chicken stock

Steps

1. Toss the beef in the flour, and set aside.
2. In a heavy-bottom saucepan or small casserole, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic and sauté until softened, about 3-4 mintues. Add the beef, and continue to sauté until sealed. Add the carrots, parsnip, sweet potato, bay leaf, and parsley. Pour in the stock.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer until the meat is tender, about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Remove from heat.
4. Blend the mixture using an immersion blender. Serve.