Beef and Vegetable Skillet with Cherry Tomato Sauce

A hearty one-pan meal combining tender beef, sautéed potatoes, carrots, and a fresh cherry tomato sauce thickened with a touch of flour. Perfect for a comforting and balanced dinner.

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. 2. Add diced potatoes and sliced carrots; cook for 8-10 minutes until slightly tender. 3. Push vegetables to the side and add beef strips; season with salt and pepper. 4. Cook beef until browned on all sides, about 4-5 minutes. 5. Mix flour into the beef and vegetables, stirring well to coat. 6. Add halved cherry tomatoes and pour in water or broth. 7. Stir everything together and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens and vegetables are fully cooked. 8. Season with additional salt, pepper, and thyme if using. 9. Serve hot, spooning sauce over the beef and vegetables.

150g beef strips 1 medium potato, diced 1 medium carrot, sliced 10 cherry tomatoes, halved 1 tbsp all-purpose flour 1 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup water or beef broth 1/4 tsp dried thyme (optional)