Intensely Comforting Beef Stew
A hearty and comforting beef stew perfect for cold days, made with tender chunks of beef in a rich and flavorful broth.
Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 pounds Beef Stew Meat
- ●1 large Onion
- ●2 medium Carrots
- ●2 large Potatoes
- ●2 tablespoons All-purpose Flour
- ●2 cups Beef Broth
- ●1 cup Red Wine
- ●2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- ●1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- ●1 teaspoon Salt
- ●1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 2
Add more oil to the pot if necessary, then sauté the onion until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the carrots and potatoes to the pot and cook for 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the flour to the pot and cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Gradually add the broth, wine, tomato paste, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot, stirring to combine.
- 6
Return the beef to the pot and bring to a boil.
- 7
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, until the beef is tender, about 2 1/2 hours.
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with fresh thyme if desired.