Creamy braised beef

Steps

1. 1Cut the beef

   Cut the beef into large cubes, approximately 2-3 cm each.

   Beef
2. 2Slice the onions

   Peel and slice the onions thinly.

   Onion
3. 3Heat the oil

   Pour olive oil into a large pan and heat over medium-high heat.

   Olive oil
4. 4Sear the beef8 min

   Add the beef cubes to the hot pan. Add the whole garlic cloves, coriander seeds, salt, and black pepper. Sear the beef until browned on all sides.

   Brown the beef in batches if needed to avoid crowding the pan.

   BeefGarlicCoriander seedsSaltBlack pepper
5. 5Add onions4 min

   Add the sliced onions to the pan with the beef. Stir and cook until the onions soften slightly.

   Onion
6. 6Add salt

   Season with additional salt to taste.

   Salt
7. 7Pour in stock1h 30m

   Add beef stock to the pan. Add whole peeled potatoes and thyme sprigs. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the beef is tender.

   Check the liquid level occasionally and add a splash of water if needed.

   Beef stockPotatoThyme
8. 8Finish with butter and cream5 min

   Once the beef is tender, stir in butter and heavy cream. Simmer uncovered for a few more minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

   ButterHeavy cream
9. 9Mash potatoes and serve

   Remove the potatoes from the pan, mash them, and serve the creamy braised beef over the mashed potatoes.

   Garnish with extra thyme or black pepper if desired.

   Potato