Traditional British Beef Stew
A hearty, comforting beef stew recipe from the UK, perfect for a cold evening. The long cooking time tenderizes the beef to perfection.
Ingredients
- ●1.5 lbs beef stew meatCut into 1 inch cubes
- ●1 large yellow onionChopped
- ●2 cups rich beef brothHomemade or store-bought
- ●3 medium carrotsPeeled and chopped
- ●2 large potatoesPeeled and chopped
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste black pepper
- ●2 tablespoons all-purpose flourFor thickening
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 2
Brown the beef cubes in batches until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Remove the browned beef from the pot and set aside.
- 4
Add more oil if necessary, then sauté the chopped onion until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the beef broth, browned beef, carrots, potatoes, salt, and pepper to the pot.
- 6
Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and transfer to the oven.
- 7
Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 2.5 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- 8
Remove the pot from the oven and stir in the flour to thicken.
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.