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Old Fashioned Beef Stew

Old Fashioned Beef Stew

A rich and flavorful Old Fashioned Beef Stew that is perfect for warming up during chilly days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Ingredients
  

Beef 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
  • 2-3 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 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
  • chopped fresh parsley for garnishing

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • 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 the beef on all sides. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Add the onions with 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 from the bottom of the pan, and boil for 2 minutes or until the wine is mostly evaporated. Return the beef to the Dutch oven.
  • Add the broth, tomato paste, and seasonings. Bring it to a boil, reduce the 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
Keyword beef stew, comfort food, hearty stew, Old Fashioned Beef Stew, slow-cooked beef
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