Easy Beef Khashlama Recipe – Hearty Caucasian Stew

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 l beef stock
• 500 g beef
• 1 medium onion
• 2 medium potatoes ((peeled and washed))
• 1 carrot
• 1 eggplant
• 2 tomatoes
• 1 red bell pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 1/2 tsp salt ((divided))
• 1 1/2 tsp black pepper ((divided))
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp tomato sauce
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Fresh parsley, cilantro or basil, to serve