Lebelo (beef and vegetable stew)

Instructions

1. Cut the meat into 3 cm cubes, peel and slice the onions, slice the carrots into rounds and cut the potatoes into large chunks.
2. Heat the oil in a large casserole and brown the meat in small batches, then set aside.
3. Sauté the onions and garlic for 5 minutes, add the grated tomatoes and paprika, and let reduce for 3 minutes.
4. Return the meat, add the hot water, the stock cube and the bay leaf, then cover and simmer gently for 1 hour 30 minutes.
5. Add the carrots and potatoes, adjust the seasoning and continue cooking for 30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the sauce is well thickened.