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Best Ever Beef Stew
Hearty comfort food at its finest! Filled with all the goodies - fall apart cubes of beef, tender carrots, potatoes, and sweet peas, all seasoned in an incredibly aromatic, rich broth, this beef stew is incredible!
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 3h 20m⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 3h👤 Amy Flanigan📖 bellyfull
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pot
- whisk
- bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Warm oil in a heavy bottomed pot over high heat until very hot.
2
Pat beef dry and sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
3
Add beef to the pot in batches and brown well all over. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining beef.
4
Lower heat to medium. If the pot looks dry, add a touch more oil.
5
Stir in the onion, carrots, and celery; saute for ⏱️ 5 minutes until vegetables have softened. Add garlic and cook for ⏱️ 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
medium carrots (, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick pieces)3garlic (, minced)3 cloves
6
Add flour, and stir for ⏱️ 1 minute to cook off.
7
Slowly pour in the beef broth and whisk to combine until the flour dissolves.
8
Add in the water, Worcestershire, beef bouillon cubes, and tomato paste; mix well.
water2 cupsbeef bouillon cubes (, crumbled)2tomato paste3 tablespoons
9
Toss in the bay leaves and thyme.
bay leaves2
10
Return beef to the pot (including any juices). Liquid level should just cover.
11
Bring to simmer, then adjust heat to low / medium-low so it’s a gentle simmer. Cover with lid, cook for ⏱️ 2 hours until the beef is tender.
12
Add in the potatoes; simmer for another ⏱️ 20-25 minutes (without the lid) until the potatoes and beef are very tender, the sauce has reduced and thickened slightly.
13
During the last ⏱️ 5 minutes add in the peas.
14
Skim off fat on surface, if desired. Discard bay leaves and thyme.
bay leaves2
15
Adjust salt and pepper, to taste.
16
Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with some fresh chopped parsley and enjoy with crusty bread or popovers, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
calories
328 kcal
fat Content
20 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
2 g
sodium Content
840 mg
protein Content
30 g
cholesterol Content
98 mg
carbohydrate Content
8 g
saturated Fat Content
8 g
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