dinner - beef stew

oh boy.

this meal was inspired by my father, his delicious classic beef stew that i grew up eating -- but, unfortunately, i have to admit defeat and hang my head in shame. (sorry dad!)

i called my dad from the grocery store to get the list of ingredients and a simple recipe, but as i got home and started cooking i felt a little lost and kinda just threw it together hoping it would turn out. it was very much edible, but it was nowhere near the deliciousness of my dad's cooking, and i can only hope to try it again and succeed better!

the basic ingredients are beef chunks, potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, soy sauce, and sour cream. we ate it with a side salad made from arugula, grape tomatoes, mozzarella, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and sprinkled with salt and pepper.