The Best Ever Hearty Beef Stew Recipe
This rich and comforting beef stew is packed with tender beef, wholesome vegetables, and a flavorful broth perfect for chilly nights!
Ingredients:
2 lbs beef tri-tip, roast, or short ribs
2 tbsp cooking oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
3 medium carrots, diced
1 large sweet onion, diced
3 medium celery sticks, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
10 small mushrooms, sliced
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup beef broth (substituting for red wine)
1 cup tomato sauce
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
4 cups beef broth
2 1/2 tsp Italian herbs blend
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tbsp sugar
Ground black pepper, to taste
3 to 4 cups halved baby potatoes
1 cup fresh or frozen sweet peas
2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
Instructions:
1. Sear the Beef: Cut the beef into 1 1/2-inch chunks. Preheat a large frying pan over medium-high heat and add cooking oil. Once hot, add the beef, season with salt and black pepper, and sear for 7-10 minutes until browned. Transfer to a large soup pot. Deglaze the pan with 1/2 cup beef broth and add the liquid to the pot.
2. Sauté the Veggies: In the same pan, add 1 tbsp oil and sauté the carrots, celery, and onion for 4-5 minutes until onions are soft. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Transfer to the soup pot.
3. Cook the Mushrooms: Melt butter in the pan, add mushrooms, and sauté for 4-5 minutes until golden. Season with salt, then add flour and stir to coat. Cook for 1 minute and transfer to the soup pot.
4. Build the Broth: Add 1 cup beef broth, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, 4 cups beef broth, Italian herbs, smoked paprika, sugar, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well.
5. Simmer to Perfection: Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until the beef is tender.
6. Add the Final Touches: Stir in baby potatoes and cook for another 20-25 minutes until tender. Add sweet peas and cook for 5 more minutes.
7. Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm!
Perfect for:
Cozy family dinners
Meal prep for the week
A hearty dish on chilly nights
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