Easy And Delicious Beef Stew Recipe - Perfect For A Cozy Night In!

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.

Cut chuck roast into manageable chunks if necessary.

Rinse and pat beef dry to remove moisture.

Chop and dice half of a large onion.

Mince 4 garlic cloves.

Cut 7 celery sticks into bite-sized pieces.

Chop golden potatoes in half or quarters, removing any odd shapes.

Rinse and drain potatoes.

Heat a pan to 360-370 degrees Fahrenheit and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Add beef in batches to the hot pan, seasoning each batch with salt and pepper.

Cook beef for 3 minutes per side until crispy and browned, then transfer to a plate to rest.

Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the same pan and add onions, sautéing until lightly caramelized.

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

Pour in 1/2 cup of dry Cabernet Sauvignon to deglaze the pan, swirling to lift brown bits.

Allow wine to reduce by half, then season with salt and pepper.

Add 2 teaspoons of thyme, 2 teaspoons of rosemary, and 1 teaspoon of basil, mixing well.

Stir in 1/4 cup of flour to thicken the stew.

In a separate part of the pan, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and brown the potatoes, seasoning with salt and pepper.

Once potatoes are starting to color, return the beef to the pan and mix everything together.

Add a 6 ounce can of tomato paste and a 32 ounce container of beef broth, along with a splash of water.

Add 7 sticks of celery and a 16 ounce bag of frozen crinkle cut carrots to the pot.

Add enough water to cover the ingredients and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, cover the pot and reduce heat to low, cooking for 1.5 to 2.5 hours.

Prepare mashed potatoes by peeling and cutting them into thirds, placing them in a pot of water until ready to cook.

Start cooking the mashed potatoes 45 minutes before the stew is done.

Once potatoes are cooked, add a splash of milk, a stick of unsalted butter, and season with salt and pepper before mashing.

Serve beef stew over mashed potatoes and garnish with parsley if desired.

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