BEEF STEW***

By peridot728

This beef stew recipe is perfect for the colder weather! Tender beef is simmered in beef broth with carrots, onions, celery, peas, and carrots until tender. It’s comfort food heaven!

Ingredients

• 2 pounds stewing beef trimmed and cubed
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion chopped
• 1/2 cup red wine optional
• 6 cups beef broth
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 pound potatoes peeled and cubed
• 4 carrots cut into 1 inch pieces
• 4 celery stalks cut into 1 inch pieces
• 3/4 cup peas
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
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Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 80mins
Adapted from spendwithpennies.com

Preparation

Step 1

Combine flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Toss beef in flour mixture.

Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot. Cook the beef and onions in the until browned.

Add red wine and beef stock while scraping up any brown bits in the pan.

Stir in all remaining ingredients except for peas, cornstarch and water. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer 1 hour or until beef is tender (up to 90 minutes).

Mix equal parts cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Slowly add the slurry to the boiling stew until it reaches the desired consistency. (You may not need all of the slurry).

Stir in peas and simmer for 5-10 more minutes before serving. Season with salt and pepper to taste.