Secret Ingredient Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Secret Ingredient Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 pounds beef stewing meat, cut into 2-3 inch pieces; 1 pinch salt, plus more to taste; 1 pinch pepper, plus more to taste; 1/3 cup mixed olive and canola oil; 2 leeks, washed well and cut thinly; 1 large onion, diced; 8 cloves garlic, minced; 2 carrots, diced; 4 celery ribs, diced; 4 ounces white mushrooms, roughly chopped; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 2 anchovies; 1/2 cup red wine vinegar; 1 cup red wine; 3 cups beef broth; 1 cup canned whole tomatoes with juices; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 3 bay leaves; 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/3 cup chopped parsley

Servings: persons

5 pounds beef stewing meat, cut into 2-3 inch pieces
1 pinch salt, plus more to taste
1 pinch pepper, plus more to taste
1/3 cup mixed olive and canola oil
2 leeks, washed well and cut thinly
1 large onion, diced
8 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, diced
4 celery ribs, diced
4 ounces white mushrooms, roughly chopped
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 anchovies
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 cup red wine
3 cups beef broth
1 cup canned whole tomatoes with juices
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 bay leaves
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/3 cup chopped parsley

1
Season the beef with salt and pepper on both sides. Brown the meat in batches in a 5-6 quart Dutch oven over high heat, adding more oil as needed. Remove to a plate.
2
Lower the heat and add all the vegetables. Cook for 5-10 minutes until softened. Stir in the tomato paste and anchovies and cook to melt the anchovies and distribute.
3
Add the beef back in, with its juices. Add the wine, vinegar, and tomatoes with juice (breaking them up against the side of the pot as you go) and bring to a boil. Add the stock to cover (you may need a bit more than 3 cups). Put in the salt, bay leaf, thyme, bring to a boil. Simmer, partially covered, for 2-3 hours until the meat is tender. Cool to room temperature. Refrigerate.
4
When cool, skim off much of the fat from the top. Reheat over low heat, letting the stew simmer 30-45 minutes before serving.
5
Mix in half of the parsley and garnish with the rest.

1702

kcal

Calories

117

Fat

Carbs

154

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 pounds beef stewing meat, cut into 2-3 inch pieces, 1 pinch salt, plus more to taste, 1 pinch pepper, plus more to taste, 1/3 cup mixed olive and canola oil, and more.

Yes, Secret Ingredient 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.

Secret Ingredient Beef Stew

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