Beef Stew with Mashed Potatoes
This beef stew with mashed potatoes is a classic comfort main course where tender stewing steak simmers with carrots, celery and onions until meltingly soft. The Thermomix TM7 handles the chopping, gentle heating and mashing, so you get a rich, flavourful stew and velvety mash without constant stirring or extra pans on the hob.
About this recipe
Beef stew with mashed potatoes in the Thermomix TM7 is the ultimate comfort food recipe for chilly evenings and relaxed weekend dinners. This all-in-one kitchen machine transforms humble stewing steak, carrots, celery and onions into a rich, deeply flavoured stew while the floury potatoes steam above and become the base for a silky, buttery mash. What makes this classic work so well on the TM7 is the gentle, even heating: the meat braises slowly without sticking or scorching, so you can walk away instead of standing guard at the hob. The onions and garlic are chopped in seconds, the flour is weighed straight into the bowl for a perfectly thickened gravy, and fresh parsley is stirred through at the end for brightness. Whether you are searching for a quick weeknight dinner alternative that reheats beautifully, meal prep for the week ahead, or a hearty family favourite, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results with a single bowl and the Varoma working in tandem.
Preparation tips
- Cut the stewing steak into even, walnut-sized pieces so every bite braises at the same rate and stays juicy rather than drying out at the edges.
- Peel the floury potatoes to a similar thickness and place them in the Varoma while the stew simmers below; they absorb the savoury aroma and mash extra smoothly with butter and a splash of milk.
- This stew tastes even better the next day: store it in a sealed container in the fridge and reheat gently, adding a little extra parsley just before serving to refresh the flavour.
Recipe variations
- For a gluten-free version, dust the beef in cornflour instead of plain flour and check that your stock is gluten-free; the gravy thickens just as richly and the mash stays naturally gluten-free.
- For a festive winter variation, add diced parsnips and a sprig of thyme to the stew, and stir a spoonful of wholegrain mustard through the mashed potatoes for a warm, seasonal twist.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weigh the plain flour directly in the mixing bowl for a lump-free gravy that thickens the beef stew exactly to your liking.
- The TM7 chops the onions and garlic in seconds, releasing their sweetness without any tears at the cutting board.
- Gentle steaming in the Varoma cooks the floury potatoes above the simmering stew, locking in flavour for a silky mash.
- Precise heating keeps the stewing steak and carrots simmering evenly without burning, giving fork-tender meat every time.
- The Thermomix whips butter and milk into the steamed potatoes, creating a cloud-soft purée without a single lump.
Ingredients
- stewing steak
- fresh parsley leaves
- onions
- garlic cloves
- celery
- unsalted butter
- plain flour
- carrots
- water
- tomato purée