how to make Canadian Beef Stew!

beef chuck

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Pork shoulder is often less expensive and can be a flavorful substitute.

red wine

🥗Healthier: beef broth

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Grape juice offers sweetness without alcohol.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: canola oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often more affordable.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Cornstarch can thicken the stew without gluten.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add beef chuck and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove beef and set aside; add onions, carrots, and celery to the pot.

Sauté vegetables until softened, about 4-5 minutes.

Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to combine, cooking for 2 minutes.

Return beef to the pot and pour in red wine, scraping up any browned bits.

Add beef broth, tomato paste, bay leaves, and thyme; bring to a simmer.

Cover and reduce heat to low, cooking for 1.5-2 hours until beef is tender.

Add potatoes and mushrooms, cooking for an additional 30 minutes.

Season with black pepper and stir in fresh parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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