Comforting Old-Fashioned Beef Stew Recipe

beef

🥗Healthier: lean cuts of beef

💰Cheaper: pork

Pork is often less expensive and can be a leaner option.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: white potatoes

Sweet potatoes are more nutritious.

Add 3-4 tablespoons of vegetable oil to a large heavy bottom pot over medium-high heat.

Add 3 pounds of chuck roast cut into 1.5 to 2 inch cubes in batches and brown on all sides, seasoning with salt and pepper.

Set the browned meat aside.

Add 2 yellow onions cut into 1 inch chunks and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.

Reduce heat to low and add 1/4 cup of flour, stirring constantly for about 1-2 minutes until combined.

Add 5 cloves of minced garlic and cook for another minute.

Add 1 cup of red wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up burnt bits, and bring to a simmer.

Add 3 cups of beef broth and stir to combine.

Add 1 bay leaf, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, and 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary.

Return the beef with accumulated juices to the pot and bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 1 hour on low heat.

Prepare 4 carrots and 3 celery stalks, cutting them into 1 inch pieces and set aside.

Cut 3 russet potatoes and set aside.

After 1 hour, add the carrots, celery, and potatoes to the pot and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

Cover and cook for another 30 minutes.

Turn off the heat and let the stew sit and rest for about 15 minutes before serving.

Garnish with fresh chopped Italian parsley and serve with ciabatta roll.

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