3 Hearty Stew Recipes | Classic Beef, Hearty Chicken, Vegan Mushroom

beef chuck

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: beef shank

Lean beef has less fat, while beef shank is often less expensive.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen potatoes

Sweet potatoes are more nutritious, while frozen potatoes can be more budget-friendly.

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Add stewing beef to the pot, season with salt and pepper, and brown evenly.

Add chopped onion, celery, and carrot; stir and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened.

Add minced garlic, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce; cook for another minute until fragrant.

Pour in red wine (optional) and let it cook down.

Add potatoes and beef broth to the pot, along with fresh thyme (stem included).

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and cover.

Let simmer for at least 30 minutes, preferably up to 1.5 hours, until beef is tender and potatoes are soft.

Make a slurry with cornstarch and water, then add to the pot to thicken the stew.

Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Serve with crusty bread slathered in butter.

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