Classic Beef Stew - beef, stew recipe

Classic Beef Stew

2 hr 50 min
2 portions

Melt-in-your-mouth beef in a rich, deeply flavored sauce. Dead simple but absolutely stunning every time.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat beef dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  2. 2

    Brown beef in batches - don't crowd the pot. You want deep golden color on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.

  3. 3

    Add onions to the same pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and tomato paste, cook for another minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Pour in wine to deglaze, scraping up all those beautiful browned bits from the bottom. Let it bubble for 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Return beef to pot along with beef stock, bay leaves, and thyme. Bring to a gentle simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low.

  6. 6

    Cook for 1.5 hours, then add carrots and potatoes. Continue cooking for another 30-45 minutes until beef is fork-tender and vegetables are cooked through.

  7. 7

    Mix flour with a little cold water to make a slurry, stir into stew to thicken if needed. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Per average serving

75
Calories
kcal
2.4
Protein
g
9
Carbs
g
0.2
Fat
g
0.9g
Fiber
1.9g
Sugar
630mg
Sodium