The Best Beef Stew You'll Ever Eat

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 1 inch cubes and place in a bowl.

Prepare mise en place with carrots, onions, garlic, parsnips, and cipollini onions.

Heat a cast iron dutch oven until screaming hot and add 2 tablespoons of oil.

Sear beef cubes for about 2 minutes on each side, ensuring they are not touching.

Remove seared beef and sauté onions, carrots, and garlic in the beef fat until translucent.

Add tomato paste and Dijon mustard to the sautéed vegetables.

Combine all ingredients in the pot, including frozen peas, and prepare to stew.

Cooking Techniques

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