Beef Stew Carrots Potatoes (Printable Version)
Savory chunks of beef, carrots, and potatoes in a rich, slow-simmered sauce for warming comfort.
# Ingredients List:
→ Main
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2.5 pounds chuck beef, cut into 1-inch cubes, most fat trimmed
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
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1 yellow onion, diced
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2 celery stalks, diced
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8 garlic cloves, minced
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2-3 cups potatoes, chopped into 1-inch pieces
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3-4 medium carrots, sliced on the bias to 1/2 inch
→ Liquids & Flavoring
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 tablespoon beef base
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1 cup red wine, such as Merlot
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4 cups beef broth
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
→ Herbs
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2 bay leaves
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Several sprigs fresh thyme
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Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
→ Serving
20 -
Baguette, sliced, for serving
# How to Make It:
01 -
Cut chuck beef into 1-inch cubes, removing excess fat but leaving some for flavor.
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Combine beef cubes with flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a large bowl. Toss to evenly coat each piece.
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Dice the yellow onion and celery, and mince the garlic cloves.
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Set oven to 320°F (160°C).
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Heat oil to coat the bottom of a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear beef cubes in batches without overcrowding. Allow a golden crust to form on both sides before removing and setting beef aside.
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In the same pot, add the diced onion, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté until aromatics are softened, about 3-4 minutes.
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Add tomato paste and beef base. Cook for 2 minutes, then pour in the red wine to deglaze. Simmer briefly to cook off alcohol, scraping up any browned bits.
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Return seared beef to the pot. Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, and thyme sprigs. Stir gently. Cover and transfer to lower rack of the oven. Braise for 1 hour 30 minutes.
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After 1 hour 30 minutes, add chopped potatoes and sliced carrots. Stir to incorporate and return covered pot to oven for an additional 1 hour.
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Remove stew from oven, taste, and adjust seasoning as desired. Serve in bowls topped with fresh parsley and accompanied by slices of baguette.
# Extra Tips:
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Optional additions include peas or mushrooms. Pairs well with rice, noodles, or cheesy bread.