Braised Beef Stew
A hearty stew made with tender beef, vegetables, and a rich, flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Beef Stew Meat
- ●2 medium Onion
- ●3 medium Carrot
- ●2 large Potatodiced
- ●2 tablespoons All-purpose Flourto thicken
- ●2 cups Beef Brothlow-sodium
- ●1 cup Red Wine (optional)for added depth
- ●2 tablespoons Quality Beef Dripingsfor richness
- ●1 teaspoon Russian Seasoning
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large Dutch oven.
- 2
Brown the beef on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Remove the browned beef from the pot.
- 4
Add the onion and carrot to the pot, cooking until they begin to soften.
- 5
Add the flour and stir to combine, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
- 6
Gradually add the beef broth, whisking continuously.
- 7
Return the browned beef to the pot, along with any accumulated juices.
- 8
Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 2-3 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- 9
Add the potatoes and red wine (if using), and continue to simmer for another 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- 10
Stir in the beef dripings and Russian seasoning.
- 11
Season the stew with salt and pepper to taste.
- 12
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley (if desired).