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Hearty Beef Stew

A hearty bowl of beef stew is the perfect way to warm yourself on a cold day! It's the ultimate comfort dish, full of tender meat and root veggies.
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 20 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Hearty Beef Stew
Yield: 6

Materials

  • - 2 pounds beef stew meat cut into 1-inch pieces
  • - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • - 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • - 1 large onion chopped
  • - 3 cloves garlic minced
  • - 4 cups beef broth
  • - 1 cup red wine optional
  • - 3 carrots peeled and sliced
  • - 2 potatoes peeled and cubed
  • - 1 cup frozen peas
  • - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • - 1 bay leaf
  • - Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Toss the beef stew meat with flour to coat evenly.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef in batches, searing on all sides until browned. Remove the beef and set aside.
  • In the same pot, add the onion and garlic, cooking until softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Return the beef to the pot. Add beef broth, red wine (if using), carrots, potatoes, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
  • Add frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove the bay leaf before serving.