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Old Fashioned Beef Stew

 
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This is a very basic beef stew. It’s easy, delicious and inexpensive to make. While there are hundreds of variations of this traditional recipe, it’s hard to improve on this version’s savory and comforting goodness.

Yield

12

servings

Prep

30

min

Cook

90

min

Ready

120

min

 

Ingredients

3 pounds beef chuck roast
boneless, cut into 2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoons black pepper
freshly ground
2 onions
cut into 1-inch chunks
¼ cup all-purpose flour
3 cloves garlic
minced
1 cup red wine
*
3 cups beef stock
½ teaspoon rosemary leaves
dried
*
1 bay leaves
*
½ teaspoon thyme
dried
*
4 carrots
peeled, cut into 1-inch slices
2 stalks celery
cut into 1-inch slices
*
3 large russet potatoes
peeled and cut in eighths
*
parsley leaves
fresh snipped to garnish, optional
*

Directions

On medium-high heat, add the vegetable oil to a large heavy pot (one that has a tight-fitting lid).

When it begins to smoke slightly, add the beef and brown very well. Do in batches if necessary. Add the salt and pepper as the beef browns.

Once browned, remove the beef with a slotted spoon set aside. Add the onions and sauté for about 5 minutes, until softened.

Reduce heat to medium-low, and add the flour and cook for 2 minutes stirring often. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Add wine and deglaze the pan, scraping any brown bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. The flour will start to thicken the wine as it comes to a simmer.

Simmer wine for 5 minutes, and then add the broth, bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, and the beef. Bring back to a gentle simmer, cover and cook on very low for about 1 hour.

Add potatoes, carrots, and celery, and simmer covered for another 30 minutes or until the meat and vegetables are tender. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Turn off heat and let sit for 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with the fresh parsley if desired.

This is best made the day before if possible, for even better flavor.

 

* not incl. in nutrient facts

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 222g (7.8 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 40856% of calories from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 39%
Saturated Fat 9g 46%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Sodium 584mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Sugars g
Protein 72g
Vitamin A 68% Vitamin C 6%
Calcium 4% Iron 19%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?

 

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