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Beef Stew
Making a hearty beef stew the traditional way, in a cast iron Dutch oven, does take a lot of time, but it will make the house smell terrific and you'll reap the rewards at dinnertime.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 3h⏳ Prep: 30 min🔥 Cook: 2h 30m👤 The Blue Jean Chef, Meredith Laurence📖 bluejeanchef
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- oven
- pan
- dutch oven
- pot
- wooden spoon
- skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Pre-heat the oven to 275˚ F.
2
Heat a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium heat. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil and working in batches so you don’t overcrowd the pan, brown the beef cubes, seasoning with salt and pepper – about ⏱️ 8 minutes per batch. Set the browned meat aside.
olive oil3 tablespoonssalt1 teaspoon
3
Add the onion to the pot and cook until browned - about ⏱️ 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another ⏱️ 30 seconds. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for another minute or two. Then add the red wine and deglaze the pan by scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the Dutch oven with a wooden spoon. Bring the liquid to a boil and let it simmer for a minute or two. Add the dried rosemary, dried thyme, bay leaf, and Worcestershire sauce and stir. Add 2 cups of the stock and return the liquid to a simmer again. While this comes back to a simmer, return the browned beef to the Dutch oven. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and transfer the Dutch oven to the oven for one hour.
onion (chopped (about 1 cup))1pearl onions (defrosted if frozen)1 cupgarlic (minced)3 clovestomato paste2 tablespoonsred wine1 cupdried thyme1 teaspoonbay leaf1Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons
4
Remove the pot from the oven and add the potatoes and carrots. Return to the oven for another hour, adding another cup of stock if necessary.
carrots (peeled and sliced on the bias)3
5
Meanwhile, heat a skillet on medium-high heat. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and cook the pearl onions until lightly browned.
olive oil3 tablespoonsonion (chopped (about 1 cup))1pearl onions (defrosted if frozen)1 cup
6
Remove the Dutch oven from the oven and add the browned pearl onions. Return to the oven for another ⏱️ 30 minutes. Stir in the peas and heat through for 3 to ⏱️ 4 minutes. Stir in the parsley and serve.
onion (chopped (about 1 cup))1pearl onions (defrosted if frozen)1 cup
Nutrition Facts
calories
577 kcal
fat Content
25 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
6 g
sugar Content
7 g
sodium Content
709 mg
protein Content
40 g
cholesterol Content
117 mg
carbohydrate Content
44 g
saturated Fat Content
9 g
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