Hearty Homestyle Beef Stew: A Classic Comfort Food Recipe

Hearty Homestyle Beef Stew: A Classic Comfort Food Recipe

Ingredients:

2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes

¼ cup all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 large onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

6 cups beef broth

1 cup red wine (optional)

3 carrots, peeled and sliced

2 potatoes, peeled and diced

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 bay leaf

Salt and pepper to taste

1 cup frozen peas

2 tablespoons tomato paste

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

 

Instructions:

Prepare the Beef: In a large bowl, toss the beef cubes with flour, salt, and pepper until they are well coated.

Brown the Beef: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef in batches and brown on all sides. Remove the browned beef and set aside.

Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, add the chopped onion and cook until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

Deglaze and Simmer: If using wine, pour it into the pot to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits. Add the beef broth, browned beef, carrots, potatoes, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for about 1.5 hours,

or until the beef is tender.

 

Add Final Ingredients:

Stir in the tomato paste and frozen peas. Cook for an additional 10 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Garnish and Serve: Serve the stew hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.