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Classic Homemade Beef Stew with 5 Secrets for Rich Comforting Flavor

Classic Homemade Beef Stew
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Classic Homemade Beef Stew recipe with 5 secrets to rich comforting flavor that warms your soul and satisfies your hunger

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1 to 1 ½ inch cubes (trimmed of excess fat)
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for coating the beef)
  • 2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or canola oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped (medium dice)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth (low sodium if possible)
  • 1 cup dry red wine (optional—adds depth, but you can substitute with extra broth)
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 cup frozen peas (added at the end, do not thaw)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

    • Instructions

  • Toss the beef cubes in flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper until evenly coated. This step helps to brown the meat and thickens the stew later.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches without overcrowding. Remove browned beef to a plate and set aside.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pot. Lower heat to medium and sauté the chopped onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
  • Pour in the red wine (or extra broth if skipping wine), scraping up browned bits stuck to the pot to add great flavor.
  • Return beef to the pot. Add beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Bring to simmer, reduce heat to low, cover and cook gently for about 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally until beef is tender.
  • Add carrots, celery, and potatoes. Cover and cook another 45 minutes to 1 hour until vegetables and beef are fork-tender.
  • Remove bay leaves. Stir in frozen peas and cook uncovered for 5 minutes. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  • Let stew sit off heat for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle and stew to thicken slightly.

    • Notes

    Nothing warms you up on a chilly day quite like a bowl of classic homemade beef stew. This dish builds rich flavors with tender beef, hearty vegetables, and a comforting broth.

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