25/08/2026
Warm up with a hearty Beef & Vegetable Stew seasoned with Africa Spice Arizona Steak Sprinkle.
Rich flavour. Tender beef. The perfect winter comfort meal.
Beef & Vegetable Stew Recipe Serves: 6
Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 2 hours
Ingredients
• 1 kg beef stewing cubes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2½ tbsp Africa Spice Arizona Steak Sprinkle
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 cup butternut, cubed
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 400 g chopped tomatoes
• 500 ml beef stock
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and black pepper, to taste Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Method
• Pat the beef dry and season generously with the Africa Spice Arizona Steak Sprinkle.
• Heat the olive oil in a large pot or casserole dish over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches until well coloured, then remove and set aside.
• In the same pot, sauté the onion for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
• Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute before adding the chopped tomatoes, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, thyme and bay leaves.
• Return the browned beef to the pot, bring to a gentle simmer, cover and cook on low heat for 1½ hours.
• Add the carrots, potatoes, butternut and celery. Cover and continue cooking for 30–40 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the beef is melt-in-your-mouth soft.
• Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Remove the bay leaves and thyme stems before serving.
• Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with crusty bread, creamy mashed potatoes or fluffy rice.
Chef’s Tip
For an even richer stew, prepare it a day ahead—the flavours deepen overnight, making it even more delicious the next day.
Nothing beats a bowl of homemade comfort food on a chilly day. Save this recipe, try it with Africa Spice Arizona Steak Sprinkle, and let us know—what’s your favourite comfort meal this winter?
