Cook With Me: Old Fashioned Beef Stew (RELAXING MUSIC) | Laura Felicia

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

beef chuck

🥗Healthier: sirloin

💰Cheaper: brisket

Sirloin is leaner and often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often cheaper and has a neutral flavor.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Cornstarch is a gluten-free thickener.

Combine the flour and pepper in a bowl, add the beef and toss to coat well.

Heat 3 teaspoons of the oil in a large pot. Add the beef a few pieces at a time; do not overcrowd. Cook, turning the pieces until beef is browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch; add more oil as needed between batches.

Remove the beef from the pot and add the vinegar and wine. Cook over medium-high heat, scraping the pan with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits.

Add the beef, beef broth and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a slow simmer.

Cover and cook, skimming broth from time to time, until the beef is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.

Add the onions and carrots and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.

Add the potatoes and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes more.

Add broth or water if the stew is dry. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle among 4 bowls and serve.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level: