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Cozy Dutch Oven Beef Stew

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A comforting and easy homemade beef stew cooked in a Dutch oven with tender vegetables, perfect for cozy nights and family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1 ½-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 cups beef broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ½ cup red wine (optional, can substitute with water)
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour (30g) for dredging and thickening

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Cut the beef chuck roast into 1 ½-inch cubes, season generously with salt and pepper, and dredge lightly in all-purpose flour. Chop onion, carrots, celery, potatoes, and mince garlic. (About 15 minutes)
  2. Heat the Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. When oil shimmers, add beef cubes in batches and sear until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Remove beef and set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium, add diced onion and celery, cook for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, careful not to burn.
  4. Deglaze the pot with red wine or water, scraping up browned bits. Let reduce by half, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Return beef to pot with tomato paste, beef broth, thyme sprigs, and bay leaves. Stir to combine. Bring to simmer, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook gently for 1 ½ to 2 hours, checking occasionally.
  6. After 1 hour of cooking beef, add carrots and potatoes. Continue cooking covered for another 30-45 minutes until vegetables and beef are fork-tender. If stew is too thin, simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes to reduce.
  7. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Let stew rest for 10 minutes before serving. Serve hot with crusty bread or buttered noodles.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pot when searing beef to ensure proper browning. Use low and slow heat for tender beef. Add vegetables after 1 hour to avoid mushiness. To thicken stew, mix 1 tablespoon flour or cornstarch with cold water and stir in during last 10 minutes of cooking. Rest stew 10 minutes before serving to meld flavors. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or cornstarch.

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Keywords: beef stew, Dutch oven, comfort food, easy stew, slow cooked beef, hearty meal, vegetable stew

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