Smothered Beef With Onions, Carrots And Parsnips

Name: Smothered Beef With Onions, Carrots And Parsnips
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 - 1 1/4 lb stew beef chunk; 1 cup flour for dredging meat (may need more); 1 large yellow onion; 2 tablespoons butter, and; 2 tablespoons oil; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme (or fresh); salt and pepper (to taste); 1/2 cup red wine (optional and not too sweet. Best to use it); 1 -2 bay leaf; 2 carrots; 2 parsnips (or if not used , add 2 more carrots); 2 -4 small red potatoes, cut in quarters

Servings: persons

1 - 1 1/4 lb stew beef chunk
1 cup flour for dredging meat (may need more)
1 large yellow onion
2 tablespoons butter, and
2 tablespoons oil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme (or fresh)
salt and pepper (to taste)
1/2 cup red wine (optional and not too sweet. Best to use it)
1 -2 bay leaf
2 carrots
2 parsnips (or if not used , add 2 more carrots)
2 -4 small red potatoes, cut in quarters

1
Peel and cut up carrots and parsnips into bite sized pieces.
2
Scrub and cut potatoes into quarters.
3
Peel and slice onion into thinly sliced rings.
4
Cut any pieces of beef in half if a lot larger than others.
5
Pour flour in a plastic or paper bag, add beef and shake until well coated.
6
Remove beef from bag but don't shake too much excess flour off.
7
On medium heat melt butter and oil in large fry pan. Add floured meat and brown until just seared on all sides. Add more butter and/or oil if needed.
8
Remove meat and set aside.
9
Add onion, salt, pepper and Thyme to pan and stir a couple of minutes to just coat onions with pan meat juices and bits.
10
Add beef broth, Bay leaves and wine to onions.
11
Stir well .
12
Add meat back to pan.
13
Cover and simmer 1 hour or until meat is getting tender, stirring occasionally.
14
Raise heat a little, add potatoes to pan cut side down. Try to submerge as much as possible.
15
Cover and simmer about 10 minute.
16
Add carrots and parsnips. Submerge if possible.
17
Cover pan and cook until vegetables are tender.
18
Gravy will be sort of thin. I leave as is. . Flour from meat should thicken enough to pour over vegetables.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 - 1 1/4 lb stew beef chunk, 1 cup flour for dredging meat (may need more), 1 large yellow onion, 2 tablespoons butter, and, and more.

Yes, Smothered Beef With Onions, Carrots And Parsnips falls under the Meat & Poultry 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!