Beef Stew With Winter Root Vegetables Recipe

Name: Beef Stew With Winter Root Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces bacon, cut into into small pieces of your desire; 5 lbs beef chuck, trimmed of fat and cut into bite size pieces; 1/2 cup flour; 6 tablespoons olive oil (more may be needed); 2 lbs onions, thinly sliced; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 red wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons brown sugar, packed; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans beef broth (or homemade, preferably); 3 cups dark beer; 1 1/2 lbs baby carrots, washed; 1/2 lb parsnip, peeled and cut into bite size pieces; 1 lb small baby potatoes, halved; 3/4 cup fresh parsley; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

8 ounces bacon, cut into into small pieces of your desire
5 lbs beef chuck, trimmed of fat and cut into bite size pieces
1/2 cup flour
6 tablespoons olive oil (more may be needed)
2 lbs onions, thinly sliced
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans beef broth (or homemade, preferably)
3 cups dark beer
1 1/2 lbs baby carrots, washed
1/2 lb parsnip, peeled and cut into bite size pieces
1 lb small baby potatoes, halved
3/4 cup fresh parsley
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
salt and pepper, to taste

1
Cook bacon in medium pot over medium high heat until brown and crisp, about 6 or so minutes.
2
Remove bacon using a slotted spoon to a paper towel, to drain.
3
Pour off all but 1/4 cup of the drippings from the pot and remove from heat.
4
Place beef in large bowl.
5
Sprinkle with flour, salt and pepper.
6
Toss to coat.
7
Heat reserved drippings in pot over high heat.
8
Working in batches, add beef and brown well.
9
Adding oil by tablespoon as needed.
10
Transfer beef to crock pot after each batch until finished.
11
Heat 4 tablespoons oil in the same pot over high heat.
12
Add onions and garlic: saute 5 minutes.
13
Add vinegar and sugar; stir for 2 minutes.
14
Add broth; bring to a boil, scraping up browned bits.
15
Add broth mixture to crock pot.
16
Add bacon and remaining ingredients to crock pot.
17
Set crock pot for 5-6 hours and let it cook!
18
Season with salt and pepper before serving.

2516

kcal

Calories

143

Fat

133

Carbs

187

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces bacon, cut into into small pieces of your desire, 5 lbs beef chuck, trimmed of fat and cut into bite size pieces, 1/2 cup flour, 6 tablespoons olive oil (more may be needed), and more.

Yes, Beef Stew With Winter Root Vegetables falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Beef Stew With Winter Root Vegetables

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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