Beef Stew (Printable Version)
Soft and juicy beef paired with potatoes and carrots in a savory, thick sauce. The perfect thing to warm you up on cooler evenings.
# Ingredients:
→ Stew base
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2 pounds of beef chuck roast, trimmed of extra fat and cut into 2-inch pieces
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1 tsp kosher salt
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1/2 tsp ground black pepper (coarse preferred)
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2 tbsp gluten-free flour (or regular whole wheat if gluten isn't an issue)
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2 tbsp oil (olive or avocado work great)
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1/2 a large yellow onion, diced small
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4 garlic cloves, finely minced
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1 large carrot (or 2 medium small ones), sliced into 2-inch chunks
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2 Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 2-inch cubes
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2 cups beef broth
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1/4 cup of tomato paste
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 bay leaf
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2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
# Steps:
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Set your oven to 325°F to preheat.
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Grab the beef chunks and season them generously with salt and pepper. Then dust them with the flour and toss around to coat every piece evenly.
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Pour oil into a Dutch oven and set it over medium heat. Sear the beef chunks in batches, letting each side brown for about 3-4 minutes. It's fine if the inside doesn't fully cook yet. Transfer seared pieces to a plate off to the side.
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Toss in the chopped onion, garlic, and carrot into the pot. Stir occasionally and let them cook for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden.
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Throw in the diced potatoes, pour in the beef broth, add the tomato paste, bay leaf, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to loosen any stuck-on bits.
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Let the mixture start bubbling gently. Add the beef back into the pot, pop the lid on, and move the Dutch oven into your heated oven.
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Let everything cook for 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the meat turns melt-in-your-mouth tender. Don’t forget to remove the bay leaf, then taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve while hot.
# Notes:
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If you'd like it brothier, add 1-2 cups more water or broth partway through—about 30 minutes before it's done.
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Best meat choices include chuck roast, pre-cut stew meat, rump roast, bottom round, or pot roast.
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For a little heat, sprinkle in a teaspoon of cayenne.
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Chopped celery is a nice optional touch for added crunch and taste.