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Beef Stew

This Beef Stew is a classic stick-to-your-ribs dinner! This super easy, hearty meal is packed with tender beef, fluffy potatoes, and more! 
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time1 hr 20 mins
Total Time1 hr 40 mins
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American, Irish
Keyword: chuck roast, healthy, yukon gold potatoes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 382kcal
Author: Jennifer Debth

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt plus more to taste (I used about 1 1/2 teaspoons)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 pounds chuck roast fat trimmed, then cut into 1/2 - 1-inch chunks
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 6 cloves garlic minced or pressed
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 1 (32 oz) carton beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes peeled and cut into 1/2 - 1 inch chunks
  • 4 carrots sliced into coins
  • 2 stalks celery sliced
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 3/4 cup frozen peas

Instructions

  • Combine flour, salt, pepper, and paprika in a large bowl.
  • Add in cubed beef and stir until the beef is fully coated. Set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium high heat.
  • Cook the beef and onions until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Add in garlic and let cook for 30 seconds.
  • Stir in red wine, scraping up any brown bits in the pan.
  • 
Add in broth, worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, potatoes, carrots, and celery.
  • Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 1 hour or until beef is tender.
  • In a small bowl, mix together cornstarch and red wine vinegar to create a slurry.
  • Slowly add the slurry to the simmering stew, then allow to simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in peas and simmer, uncovered, for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaves.
  • Taste and re-season, if necessary.
  • Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition

Serving: 1person | Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 738mg | Potassium: 1040mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5382IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 4mg