Hackfleisch mit Kartoffeln (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 medium onions.
02 - 1 garlic clove.
03 - 700g waxy potatoes.
04 - 2 red bell peppers.
05 - 200g fresh carrots.
06 - 400g lean ground beef.
07 - 1 tbsp sweet paprika.
08 - 1 tsp hot paprika.
09 - 2 tbsp tomato paste.
10 - 2 bay leaves.
11 - 600ml vegetable stock.
12 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil.
13 - 400g canned diced tomatoes.
14 - Salt to taste.
15 - Black pepper to taste.
16 - 1 tbsp dark balsamic vinegar.
17 - 1/2 bunch fresh parsley.
18 - 1 tsp thyme leaves.

# Instructions:

01 - Peel the onions and garlic, then chop them finely. Peel the carrots and potatoes—cut the carrots into small cubes and the potatoes into pieces about 2 cm big.
02 - Rinse the peppers, remove the seeds and core, then dice the flesh into little cubes.
03 - Heat up the oil and stir around the ground beef for 3 minutes until crumbly. Add the garlic, onions, and tomato paste, stirring for another 2 minutes.
04 - Pour in the balsamic and deglaze the pot. Toss in the potatoes, carrots, peppers, bay leaves, stock, and canned tomatoes. Let it simmer gently for 20 minutes.
05 - Give the parsley a rinse, shake it dry, and chop it up roughly while the stew cooks.
06 - Fish out the bay leaves, then adjust the flavor with thyme, both types of paprika, salt, and pepper.
07 - Scoop into deep dishes and sprinkle with the chopped parsley for garnish.

# Notes:

01 - A hearty one-pot meal packed with veggies.
02 - Gets even tastier if you eat it the next day.
03 - Feel free to adjust the spice level to your liking.