Cozy Winter Beef Stew
⏱️ Prep Time: 20 minutes • 🍳 Cook Time: 2 hours
When the February chill sets in, there's nothing quite like a hearty bowl of beef stew to warm the soul.
Imagine a snowy evening, the fireplace crackling, and a pot of savory stew simmering on the stove. This Cozy Winter Beef Stew is the culinary embodiment of a warm hug, featuring tender beef chunks, hearty vegetables, and a rich, flavorful broth. It's a recipe passed down through generations, with a little twist to make it my own.
Ingredients
🍽️ Servings: 6 • 🔥 Calories/Serving: 350
2 lbs beef chuck, cut into cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups beef broth
1 cup red wine (optional)
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon rosemary
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons flour
Steps
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add beef cubes and sear until browned on all sides. Remove beef and set aside.
Step 2
In the same pot, add onion and garlic. Sauté until soft.
Step 3
Stir in tomato paste, flour, thyme, and rosemary. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
Step 4
Gradually add beef broth and red wine, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pot.
Step 5
Return beef to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5 hours.
Step 6
Add carrots and potatoes. Cover and simmer for another 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
Step 7
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Make it your own!
Add a dash of Worcestershire sauce for extra depth of flavor.
Mix in some mushrooms for an earthy touch.
For a thicker stew, mix in an additional tablespoon of flour mixed with water.
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