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Tasty Beef Stew Recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Servings 6 people
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven with a lid
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Knife for chopping
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds beef stew meat cut into cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves of garlic minced
  • 4 carrots peeled and sliced
  • 3 potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine optional
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef stew meat and brown it on all sides. Remove the meat from the pot and set it aside.
  • In the same pot, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
  • Return the browned beef to the pot and add the carrots, potatoes, celery, and frozen peas. Stir everything together.
  • Pour in the beef broth and red wine (if using), ensuring that the ingredients are submerged. If needed, add additional beef broth or water to cover the ingredients.
  • Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine all the flavors.
  • Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot with the lid and simmer for 2-3 hours, or until the beef is tender and the flavors have melded together. Stir occasionally and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
  • Once the beef stew is cooked to perfection, remove the bay leaves and discard them.
  • Serve the beef stew hot in bowls, garnishing with fresh herbs like parsley or thyme if desired. Enjoy the comforting flavors and hearty goodness of this classic dish.