Smoky Dutch Stew
A hearty stew made with smoky sausage, tender vegetables, and a hint of rosemary. This dish is perfect for a cold winter's day.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound smoky sausagecut into bite-sized pieces
- ●1 teaspoon paprikaoptional
- ●2 sprigs rosemaryfresh or 1 teaspoon dried
- ●1 pound dutch stew meatcut into bite-sized pieces
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●2 medium carrotpeeled and chopped
- ●2 medium potatopeeled and chopped
- ●2 cups beef brothhomemade or store-bought
- ●1 cup wateroptional
- ●to taste saltoptional
- ●to taste black pepperoptional
- ●2 sprigs bay leavesfresh or 1 teaspoon dried
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the smoky sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Remove the sausage from the pot and set aside.
- 4
Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the chopped carrot and potato to the pot and cook for 5 minutes.
- 6
Add the Dutch stew meat to the pot and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Add the beef broth, water, paprika, rosemary, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
- 8
Return the sausage to the pot and bring to a boil.
- 9
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 1 1/2 hours, or until the meat is tender.
- 10
Remove the bay leaves and serve hot, garnished with fresh rosemary if desired.
- 11
Serve with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.
- 12
Enjoy!