Name: Beef Stew Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds beef stew meat (cubed); 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; Salt and black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 large onion (chopped); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 4 cups beef broth; 1 cup red wine (optional); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 bay leaves; 4 carrots (peeled and sliced); 4 potatoes (peeled and cubed); 1 cup frozen peas (optional); Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

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Indulge in the rich and hearty flavors of the perfect beef stew. This classic dish combines tender chunks of beef with savory vegetables, creating a comforting and satisfying meal. Slow-cooked to perfection, this beef stew is sure to warm your soul on chilly days.

Beef Stew Recipe

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Prep Time30

Cook Time2

CourseDinner

CuisineEuropean

Servings4 people

Calories400 kcal

Ingredients

2 pounds beef stew meat cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
4 cups beef broth
1 cup red wine optional
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
4 carrots peeled and sliced
4 potatoes peeled and cubed
1 cup frozen peas optional
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

In a bowl, combine the cubed beef, flour, salt, and black pepper. Toss the beef until evenly coated with the flour mixture.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the coated beef cubes and brown them on all sides. This step enhances the flavor of the stew.
Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the onions are translucent and aromatic.
If using red wine, pour it into the pot to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
Stir in beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, and bay leaves. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours or until the beef becomes tender.
Add carrots, potatoes, and frozen peas (if using) to the pot. Continue to simmer until the vegetables are cooked and the stew has reached your desired consistency.
Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Remove bay leaves. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Ladle the perfect beef stew into bowls. Serve hot with crusty bread or over a bed of mashed potatoes.

KeywordMedium