Oh, hello there! Today, I want to share with you a recipe that's been passed down in my family for generations - Hearty Beef Stew. It's a perfect dish that warms you up from the inside out, especially on a chilly night like this. Let's get started!
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups chopped vegetables (carrots, potatoes, celery, etc.)
Tools:
- Large pot or Dutch oven
- Cutting board
- Chef's knife
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
How to make:
- Place beef cubes in a mixing bowl and toss with flour until well coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef cubes and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from pot and set aside.
- Add chopped onion and garlic to the same pot and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk together beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, thyme, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Add to the pot, along with the browned beef cubes.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Add chopped vegetables to the pot and simmer for another 30-45 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Enjoy!
Tips:
- For an even heartier stew, add a can of drained and rinsed cannellini beans.
- If the stew is too thick, add more beef broth until desired consistency is achieved.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Mmm, doesn't that sound delicious? Now, if you're looking for a variation on this classic stew, check out this recipe for Vegetable Beef Stew.
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups chopped vegetables (carrots, potatoes, celery, etc.)
Tools:
- Large pot or Dutch oven
- Cutting board
- Chef's knife
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
How to make:
- Follow steps 1-5 of the Hearty Beef Stew recipe above.
- Add 4 cups chopped vegetables (carrots, potatoes, celery, etc.) to the pot and simmer for 30-45 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
- Enjoy!
Both of these hearty stews are perfect for a cozy night in or a family gathering. I hope you enjoy making these recipes as much as my family and I have throughout the years. Let's dig in!
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