Witcher Beef Stew

Marinating the Beef In a large bowl, combine the beef, onions, garlic, red wine, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and paprika for the marinade. Mix well to coat the beef evenly. Cover the bowl and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Browning the Beef Heat a large pot over medium heat. Remove the beef from the marinade, reserving the marinade liquid. Add the beef to the pot and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.

Cooking the Vegetables In the same pot, add the carrots, celery, parsnip, leek, and potatoes. Cook until the vegetables have softened slightly, about 5 minutes.

Adding the Remaining Ingredients Return the beef to the pot along with the reserved marinade liquid. Add the beef broth, tomato paste, bay leaves, parsley, thyme, and rosemary. Stir well to combine.

Simmering the Stew Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the stew simmer for about 2 hours, until the beef is tender.

Seasoning and Serving Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaves before serving.