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Classic Beef Stew

A comforting and hearty beef stew filled with tender chunks of beef, hearty vegetables, and rich flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 632
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds beef chuck cut into 1.5 inch chunks
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 large white onion chopped
  • 1 stalk celery chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic chopped
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cups apple vinegar or beef stock as an alternative
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning use your favorite blend of dried herbs
  • 2 leaves bay leaves
  • 1 pound yellow potatoes cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 large carrots cut into bite-sized pieces

Method
 

  1. Start by mixing together the flour, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Coat each chunk of beef with the mixture.
  2. In a Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the beef chunks for about 5 minutes on each side until browned.
  3. Sauté chopped onion, green bell pepper, and celery in the same pot for about 5 minutes until softened.
  4. Add minced garlic and tomato paste to the pot and stir for about one minute.
  5. Pour in apple vinegar and beef stock, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  6. Return the seared beef and any accumulated juices to the pot. Add Italian seasoning and bay leaves, stirring gently.
  7. Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Let it simmer for about two hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 632kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 47gFat: 36g

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