Canadian Beef Stew with Cabbage and Root Vegetables

Ingredients

• 15 ml (1 tbsp) canola oil
• 1 kg (2 lb) stewing beef cubes
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 60 ml (¼ cup) ketchup
• 2.5 ml (½ tsp) dried thyme
• 1 litre (4 cups) chicken broth
  Our short video will show you how to make your own broth
• 3 carrots, peeled and chopped into large chunks
• 1 rutabaga, peeled and chopped into large chunks.
  Or parsnips, sweet potatoes, pumpkin or squash
• 3 regular potatoes, washed and chopped into large chunks
• ½ medium size green cabbage, chopped into large chunks

Preparation

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add half of the beef cubes and cook until browned on all sides. Add salt and pepper and set aside on a plate. Repeat with the remaining beef cubes. 
2. Return all of the cooked stewing beef cubes to the pot. Add the ketchup and thym. 
3. Add the broth, stir and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. 
4. Reduce heat to low. Cover, leaving a small space for steam to escape and simmer for 45 minutes.
5. Add the carrots, rutabaga, regular potatoes and cabbage. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer partly covered, for 45 minutes.
   
   

Tip: Use the cooking time to prepare the vegetables.