Beef Stew
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs 45 mins
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Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
5
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Beef Stew
Description
The stew begins by cutting chuck roast into evenly sized cubes, drying, seasoning lightly, and searing in batches in olive oil to build a browned crust that enhances flavor. Onions and garlic are then sautéed in olive oil until softened. Flour and tomato paste are stirred in to thicken and enrich the base. Slow incorporation of dry red wine deglazes the pan, lifting browned bits for depth. Beef stock and Worcestershire sauce are added alongside fresh thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves to create a robust braising liquid.
The stew is transferred to the oven and cooked low and slow at 300°F, allowing beef to become tender. Red potatoes and carrots provide hearty vegetable textures, absorbing the savory sauce. Near the end, a splash of balsamic vinegar adds a subtle acidity to balance richness, and fresh parsley is sprinkled before serving for color and freshness.
This methodical approach yields a comforting classic stew suited for cool weather or a satisfying meal rich in savory, herbal notes and tender meat and vegetables.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 lbs. chuck roast trimmed of excess fat, cut into 1 1/4-inch cubes
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 1/2 Tbsp olive oil divided
- 2 cups chopped yellow onion (1 large)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic (about 4 cloves)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1.5 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup dry red wine such as Pinot Noir or Cotes du Rhone
- 3 1/2 cups beef stock
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp thyme fresh leaves
- 2 tsp minced rosemary fresh
- 2 bay leaf
- 20 oz. red potatoes scrubbed and rinsed clean
- 14 oz. carrot about 4, large
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbsp minced parsley fresh
Instructions
- Move oven rack to lower third of the oven. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large oven safe pot (such as an enameled dutch oven) over medium-high heat.
- Dab half of the roast dry with paper towels, season lightly with salt and pepper then add to the pot leaving space between pieces.
- Sear until browned on bottom, about 3 - 4 minutes. Turn and brown on opposite side, about 2 minutes longer. Transfer to a plate.
- Add another 1/2 Tbsp oil to pot and repeat process (of drying, seasoning and searing) with remaining half of beef. Transfer second batch of beef to the plate as well.
- Reduce heat to medium, add 2 Tbsp olive oil then add onions. Saute 5 minutes or until slightly golden brown.
- Add garlic and saute 30 seconds longer.
- Stir in flour and tomatoes paste, and cook stirring constantly, about 45 to 60 seconds (reduce burner temp if needed so it doesn't burn).
- While stirring slowly pour in red wine, scrape up browned bits from the bottom of the pot. While stirring pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
- Return beef to pot along with thyme, rosemary and bay leaves, stir. Bring to a simmer stirring frequently.
- Remove from heat. Cover pot with the lid and transfer to the oven. Let cook 1 1/2 hours.
- Once time is almost up cut the potatoes into 1-inch cubes, then peel and cut the carrots into 1-inch chunks (larger portions can be halved). Stir potatoes and carrots into stew then cover and return to the oven.
- Bake until vegetables are tender, about 60 to 70 minutes longer.
- Remove bay leaves, stir in balsamic vinegar and season stew with salt and pepper to taste. Let rest off heat for about 5 minutes before serving. Garnish servings with parsley.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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