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The Most Tender and Hearty Beef Stew
This recipe guides you through making a classic, tender, and hearty beef stew, perfect for a comforting meal. Featuring succulent beef stew meat browned to perfection, then simmered with a medley of aromatic vegetables like onions, carrots, and celery, garlic, and tomato paste. Deglazed with red wine and enriched with beef broth and fresh herbs, the stew is slow-cooked until the beef is incredibly tender. Potatoes are added later to cook to a creamy finish, resulting in a rich, flavorful, and satisfying one-pot dish.
#Beef Stew
#Comfort Food
#Dinner
#Hearty
#Winter Meal
#One-Pot Meal
Serving the finished beef stew
Recipe Information
20m
Prep Time
2h 30m
Cook Time
2h 50m
Total Time
6
Servings
Medium
American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
500
Calories
45g
Protein
35g
Carbs
25g
Fat
Close-up of hearty beef stew in a bowl
Ingredients
Servings: 6
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A spoonful of tender beef and vegetables
Instructions
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- Pat the beef stew meat dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper on all sides.2m
Preview2mPreviewPat the beef stew meat dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper on all sides. - Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Sear the seasoned beef in batches, browning thoroughly on all sides. Remove the seared beef and set aside.10m
Preview10mPreviewHeat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Sear the seasoned beef in batches, browning thoroughly on all sides. Remove the seared beef and set aside. - Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the same pot. Sauté over medium heat, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5-7 minutes.7m
Preview7mPreviewAdd the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the same pot. Sauté over medium heat, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5-7 minutes. - Stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.2m
Preview2mPreviewStir in the minced garlic and tomato paste. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant. - Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the vegetables and stir well. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring, to cook off the raw flour taste.2m
Preview2mPreviewSprinkle the all-purpose flour over the vegetables and stir well. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring, to cook off the raw flour taste. - Pour in the red wine (or additional beef broth) to deglaze the pot, scraping up any remaining browned bits from the bottom. Bring to a gentle simmer.3m
Preview3mPreviewPour in the red wine (or additional beef broth) to deglaze the pot, scraping up any remaining browned bits from the bottom. Bring to a gentle simmer. - Add the beef broth, fresh thyme sprigs, rosemary sprig, and bay leaf to the pot. Return the seared beef and any accumulated juices to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender.1h 40m
Preview1h 40mPreviewAdd the beef broth, fresh thyme sprigs, rosemary sprig, and bay leaf to the pot. Return the seared beef and any accumulated juices to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender. - Stir in the chopped potatoes. Cover the pot and continue to simmer for another 20-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.25m
Preview25mPreviewStir in the chopped potatoes. Cover the pot and continue to simmer for another 20-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. - Remove and discard the bay leaf and herb sprigs. Taste the stew and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Ladle the hearty beef stew into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.3mPreview3mPreviewRemove and discard the bay leaf and herb sprigs. Taste the stew and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Ladle the hearty beef stew into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
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