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Beef Stew

Ultimate Beef Stew: A Cozy Recipe for Cold Nights

Experience the warmth of classic homemade beef stew, a perfect comfort food for chilly evenings, featuring tender beef chunks and hearty vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Classic Comfort Food
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 pounds Beef Chuck Roast Well-marbled cut for tenderness
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt Use liberally
  • 1 teaspoon Coarsely Ground Black Pepper Adjust to taste
  • ⅓ cup Gluten-free All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with whole wheat flour
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 3 medium Carrots Cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 2 medium Yukon Gold Potatoes Diced into 2-inch pieces
  • 4 cups Beef Broth Homemade is best
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Adds richness
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Enhances flavor
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Leaves For garnish

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • Measuring Cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  2. Season the beef chunks with kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper.
  3. Coat the beef with gluten-free all-purpose flour.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat and brown the beef in batches.
  5. Sauté the yellow onion, garlic, and carrots in the same pot for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add Yukon Gold potatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, and fresh thyme.
  7. Return the browned beef to the pot, cover, and transfer to the oven to cook for 2-2.5 hours.
  8. Remove the bay leaf, taste, and adjust seasoning before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Serve with a sprinkle of fresh thyme for added flavor.

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