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Old Fashioned Beef Stew

Old Fashioned Beef Stew

This Old Fashioned Beef Stew is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 468 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Ingredients
  

Meat and Seasonings

  • 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ¾ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ¾ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Vegetables

  • 3 large carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 large celery ribs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2-3 medium potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 6 ounces button mushrooms, halved or quartered
  • 1 cup frozen peas can substitute canned but not as vibrant in color

Garnish

  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnishing

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Sprinkle the beef chunks with the salt and pepper. Sprinkle the flour over the beef to coat all sides.
  • Heat the oil and butter in a large Dutch oven or heavy stock pot until hot. Add the coated beef chunks and brown on all sides; transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Add the onions and another tablespoon of butter to the Dutch oven and cook until soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Add the wine, bring it to a rapid boil, scraping up the browned bits, and boil for 2 minutes or until mostly evaporated. Return the beef to the Dutch oven.
  • Add the broth, tomato paste, and seasonings. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 90 minutes.
  • Add the vegetables, cover, and cook for another hour. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve hot, sprinkled with chopped fresh parsley.

Notes

See the pictured tutorial for more info on the tips to creating the best beef stew.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 468kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 36gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 1352mgPotassium: 1223mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5440IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 7mg
Keyword beef, Comfort Food, Hearty, Slow Cooked, stew
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