Waldviertel Poppy Seed Beef Stew | Braised with grey poppy seeds

Pat the beef dry and cut into approx. 3 cm cubes. Finely chop the onions and garlic cloves. Peel the carrots, celeriac and potatoes and cut into bite-sized pieces. Briefly toast the poppy seeds in a dry pan to release their aroma, then set aside.

Heat the clarified butter in a heavy stew pot. Sear the beef in batches on all sides over high heat, then remove and set aside.

Sauté the chopped onions in the drippings over medium heat until golden brown. Stir in the garlic and tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Add the caraway seeds, marjoram and bay leaves.