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How To Make The Best Traditional Beef Stew (No Potatoes!) Healthy and Hearty Recipe!!

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Beef Stew with Cornbread

Cultural Context

Beef stew is a classic American comfort food, often enjoyed during colder months. It reflects the tradition of using hearty ingredients to create a filling meal. Cornbread, often served alongside, adds a sweet, moist contrast to the savory stew. This dish has numerous regional variations, with some families adding unique spices or vegetables, making it a versatile staple in American cuisine.

AmericanUSmain
150 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 lbs cubed beef
1 lb carrots
1 lb parsnips
½ sweet onion
5 garlic cloves
2 bay leaves
Bunch of thyme
Sage leaves
1 small can tomato paste
3 tbs olive oil
1 cup red wine
6 cups beef broth
Salt and pepper to taste

beef chuck

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: stew meat

Stew meat is often less expensive and can be used interchangeably.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: polenta

💰Cheaper: corn flour

Corn flour can be a more affordable option for cornbread.

1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2

Add the cubed beef and brown on all sides.

3

Remove the beef and set aside.

4

In the same pot, add chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and parsnips; sauté until softened.

5

Stir in the tomato paste, then add the red wine to deglaze the pot.

6

Return the beef to the pot, add the bay leaves, thyme, sage, and beef broth.

7

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the beef is tender.

8

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cooking Techniques

browningsautéingsimmeringmixingbaking

Equipment Needed

large pot

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggsgluten

Also Known As

Beef and Vegetable StewClassic Beef Stew

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