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Old Fashioned Beef Stew Recipe

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This old-fashioned beef stew recipe combines tender beef, potatoes, carrots, and savory broth for a classic, hearty meal that’s comforting and delicious

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef stew meat, cubed
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine (optional)
  • 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Toss beef cubes in flour to coat.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the beef on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
  4. Add beef broth, red wine (if using), tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaf. Stir well.
  5. Return beef to the pot and bring to a simmer.
  6. Add potatoes, carrots, and celery. Cover and simmer for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
  7. Add peas in the last 10 minutes of cooking. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

  • Red wine enhances the flavor but can be substituted with more beef broth.
  • For thicker stew, mash a few cooked potatoes and stir back in.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day!

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