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Beef Stew Recipe

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This rich and hearty beef stew is packed with tender beef, bacon, potatoes, carrots, and mushrooms slow-cooked in red wine and broth—comfort food at its finest.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients:

6 oz bacon, chopped into 1/4” strips

2 Tbsp olive oil, for sautéing

2 lbs beef stew meat (or beef chuck, cut into 1″ pieces)

2 1/2 tsp sea salt, divided (or to taste)

1 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground, divided

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 cups dry red wine (good quality)

1 lb mushrooms, thickly sliced

4 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2″ thick rounds

1 medium yellow onion, diced

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 Tbsp tomato paste

4 cups low-sodium beef broth (or stock)

2 bay leaves

1/2 tsp dried thyme

1 lb small potatoes (new potatoes or fingerling), halved or quartered

Instructions

Cook Bacon: In an oven-safe pot, sauté bacon over medium heat until golden and fat is rendered. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Prepare Beef: Season beef with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper. Toss with flour to coat. In two batches, sear beef in bacon fat over medium-high heat until browned (3 minutes per side). Add olive oil if needed. Set beef aside with bacon.

Deglaze with Wine: Add wine to the pot and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits. Add mushrooms and simmer for 10 minutes.

Sauté Veggies: In a separate skillet, heat 2 Tbsp olive oil. Sauté carrots, onion, and garlic for 4 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook 1 minute more. Add veggies to soup pot.

Assemble Stew: Add beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, remaining salt and pepper. Return bacon and beef to the pot. Stir in potatoes and ensure they’re submerged.

Bake: Cover pot and bake at 325°F for 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Serve: Let cool slightly. Skim excess fat if desired and serve hot.

Notes

For a healthier version, tilt the pot after baking and skim off excess fat.

Use a good dry red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinot Noir for deep flavor.

Add frozen peas at the end if desired for color and freshness.

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