Braised Russian Beef Stew
A hearty, comforting stew made with tender beef and rich flavors.
Ingredients
- β1.5 lbs beef stew meatchuck or round work well
- β1 large onionchopped
- β2 medium carrotpeeled and chopped
- β2 large potatopeeled and chopped
- β2 cups beef brothlow sodium
- β1 cup red winedry
- β2 tbsp tomato pasteconcentrated
- β1 tsp dried thymedried
- β1 tsp saltkosher
- β1/2 tsp black pepperfreshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Brown the beef on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from pot and set aside.
- 3
Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the chopped carrot and potato to the pot and cook for 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the beef broth, red wine, tomato paste, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot.
- 6
Return the browned beef to the pot and bring to a boil.
- 7
Cover the pot and transfer to the oven. Braise for 2.5 hours.
- 8
Remove the pot from the oven and let cool slightly.
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with fresh thyme if desired.
- 10
Serve with crusty bread or over egg noodles.