Norwegian Beef Stew
A hearty, comforting stew originating from Norway, made with tender beef and root vegetables.
Ingredients
- β2 pounds beef stew meatcut into 1-inch cubes
- β4 medium carrotspeeled and chopped
- β3 large potatoespeeled and chopped
- β1 large onionchopped
- β2 stalks celerychopped
- β2 cups beef brothhomemade or store-bought
- β1 cup red wineoptional
- β2 tablespoons tomato pasteoptional
- β2 sprigs thymefresh or dried
- β1 teaspoon salt
- β1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Brown the beef in batches, about 5 minutes per batch, then set aside.
- 3
Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot; cook until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
- 4
Add the flour; cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Gradually stir in the broth and red wine, scraping up any browned bits.
- 6
Return the beef to the pot; bring to a boil.
- 7
Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- 8
Add the potatoes, tomato paste, and thyme; cover and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- 9
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 10
Serve hot.