Perfect for a cold rainy day or even just for your dinner, this beef stew recipe is the ultimate comfort food—a warm and hearty meal for the soul. Stewing in a rich and hearty gravy, every mouthful consists of melt-in-your-mouth beef and chunks of potatoes and carrots infused with an array of spices and herbs, ensuring that each bite is packed with an abundance of flavours.
Preparation time: Cooking time: Total time: Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
3 tbsp flour
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
900g beef, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tbsp olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
6 cups beef broth
450g potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
400g carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
4 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp dried rosemaryt
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water
Equipment
2 bowls
1 large pot
1 spatula
Directions
In a bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Toss the cubes of beef into the dry mixture to coat.
Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pot.
Add in coated beef and onions and cook until browned.
Add in the beef broth while scraping any brown bits in the bottom of the pot.
Bring the pot to a boil and add in the chunks of potatoes, carrots, celery, tomato paste and dried rosemary, stirring occasionally.
Reduce the heat to medium, cover the pot and let simmer for 1 hour until beef is tender (up to 90 minutes).
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a cornstarch slurry.
Slowly add the cornstarch slurry to the boiling stew, stirring to mix both and to achieve the desired consistency.
Ladle and serve.
Quick tip
This beef stew recipe can be eaten as is, or you can elevate your meal by pairing it with other accompanying foods! A few options you can try include rice, dinner rolls, or if you’re in the mood to cook a feast, you can even try mashed potatoes.
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