Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 15 ml (1 tbsp) canola oil
• 1 kg (2 lb) stewing beef cubes
• Salt and pepper
• 1 large or 2 small yellow onions, chopped (about 250 ml / 1 cup)
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 750 ml (3 cups) chicken broth
• 30 ml (2 tbsp) soy sauce
• 15 ml (1 tbsp) molasses

Preparation

1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat the oil and cook half of the beef cubes until browned on all sides. Add salt and pepper and set aside on a plate. Repeat the action with the rest of the beef cubes. 
2. In the same pot, cook the onions and garlic for 2 minutes over medium-high heat, or until browned (add a little oil if needed). 
3. Add the broth, soy sauce, molasses and cooked beef cubes to the pot. Mix.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover, leaving a small space for steam to escape and simmer for 1 hour 

Tip: Use the cooking time to prepare your side dishes.

Variation: During the last minutes of cooking, add 30 ml (2 tbsp) of 100% concentrated frozen orange juice (thawed) for extra flavour, or sprinkle some orange zest over the dish before serving.