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Hearty Beef Stew

This hearty beef stew is comfort food at its best! Melt in your mouth beef, tender veggies in a rich gravy.
Course Entrees
Cuisine American
Keyword Beef Stew, comfort food
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 619kcal
Author Wendie

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef stew meat
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh black pepper
  • 4 carrots chopped
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 5 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 3 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
  • 4-5 yukon potatoes
  • 2 teaspoon fresh rosemary
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
  • 1 -1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 3 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl toss beef stew meat with the flour and set aside.
  • Heat a dutch oven or heavy bottom pot on medium-high heat. Add half of the vegetable oil and add half the meat, half of the salt, and pepper. Brown for 3-4 minutes turning the meat halfway through. Remove meat and repeat with the rest of the meat.
  • Add the rest of the oil and add carrots and onions, cook for 3-4 minutes then add garlic and tomato paste.
  • Add back in the browned beef and pour in the beef stock, wine, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary. Stir and heat on high until it comes to a low boil reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour.
  • Add in potatoes, cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender for about 45 minutes.
  • Add in frozen peas, let heat through 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve!

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Notes

I use a Merlot or Cabernet wine.
You can add equal amounts of beef broth to substitute for the wine.

Nutrition

Serving: 6Servings | Calories: 619kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 59g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 1703mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g