Name: Guaranteed Classic Beef Stew Perfection
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 carrots, peeled and chopped; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp dried rosemary; 4 cups beef broth; 1 cup red wine (optional); 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 bay leaf; 1.5 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed; Salt and black pepper to taste; 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water (for thickening)

Description

A hearty and comforting classic beef stew perfect for a cozy dinner.

Ingredients

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2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
4 cups beef broth
1 cup red wine (optional)
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1.5 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water (for thickening)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
Season beef cubes with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot over medium-high heat. Sear beef in batches until browned on all sides. Remove beef and set aside.
Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Add garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
Return beef to the pot. Add beef broth, red wine (if using), and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer.
Cover the pot and transfer to the preheated oven. Bake for 2 hours.
Add cubed potatoes to the pot. Stir to combine.
Continue baking, covered, for another 45-60 minutes, or until beef and potatoes are tender.
Remove bay leaf. Skim off any excess fat from the surface if desired.
Stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the stew. Simmer on the stovetop for a few minutes until thickened.
Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Notes

For a richer flavor, you can marinate the beef in red wine overnight before cooking.
If you don’t have red wine, you can substitute with an extra cup of beef broth.
You can add other vegetables like peas or mushrooms in the last 30 minutes of cooking.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Category: Main Course
Method: Oven Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 550
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 700mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 120mg