Hearty Beef Stew

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Ingredients

  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 large onion
  • 3 Tblsp olive oil, split
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 to 1.5 lbs tenderloin
  • 4-5 large carrots
  • 4-6 red potatoes
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 3 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Mince 6 cloves of garlic and 1 large onion. Wash and dry carrots and potatoes. Cut carrots into slices and potatoes into cubes.

Step 2

Cut beef into bit-size cubes. Pour flour over the meat and toss until completely coated.

Step 3

Heat a Dutch oven to medium-high and add 1 tbsp olive oil. Once heated, add half of the meat and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side. Add 1/4 tsp salt and pepper. Repeat until all meat in seared. Set meat aside.

Step 4

Add another 1 tbsp oil to pan and then add the garlic and onions. Saute for 4-5 minutes.

Step 5

Add 1/2 cup red wine to pan and saute for 4-5 minutes or until wine reduces.

Step 6

Add the sliced carrots to pan and saute for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add 3 cups of beef broth and the seared meat to the Dutch oven. Bring the stew to a boil, reduce to a low-medium boil, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.

Step 7

Add 1 more cup beef broth and the diced potatoes. Cover again and cook for another 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.

Step 8

Remove cover and add 3 tbsp tomato paste and 2 tsp. Italian seasoning. Stir together until completely incorporated and cook for another 2 minutes or until the stew has thickened to desired consistency. Adjust salt and pepper levels to taste.