Classic Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Classic Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds bottom round, well trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup olive oil (plus more if needed); 2 large onions, diced (2 cups); 1 6-ounce can tomato paste; 1 cup dry red wine; 1 pound potatoes, cut into 2-inch pieces (about 4 cups); 1/2 pound baby carrots (about 2 cups); 2 cups beef broth; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup frozen peas, thawed

Servings: persons

4 pounds bottom round, well trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup olive oil (plus more if needed)
2 large onions, diced (2 cups)
1 6-ounce can tomato paste
1 cup dry red wine
1 pound potatoes, cut into 2-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
1/2 pound baby carrots (about 2 cups)
2 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 bay leaf
1 cup frozen peas, thawed

1
Coat the beef in the flour. Heat a few tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meat, a few pieces at a time, adding more oil as necessary. Transfer to a heavy casserole or a heavy, covered saucepan or Dutch oven. Add the onions to the skillet and cook over medium heat until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and coat the onions; transfer to the casserole. Pour the wine into the skillet and scrape up any browned bits; add to the casserole. Stir in the broth, salt, thyme, and bay leaf. Cook in the casserole in a 325u00b0 F oven for 4 hours, or in the saucepan or Dutch oven on the stovetop over low heat for about 2 1/2 hours. In either case, stir occasionally and add up to 1 cup of additional beef broth if necessary. Add the potatoes and carrots during the last hour of cooking, and the peas just before serving.
2
Omit the peas. Let the stew cool, then ladle it into resealable freezer bags. Store for up to 3 months.
3
Thaw the stew overnight in the refrigerator or thaw partially in the microwave. Warm in a covered saucepan over medium-low heat for about 20 minutes, adding the peas during the last 5 minutes.

478

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pounds bottom round, well trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup olive oil (plus more if needed), 2 large onions, diced (2 cups), and more.

Yes, Classic Beef Stew 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.

Classic Beef Stew

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