How To Make The Perfect Beef Stew

The following steps will show you how to make the perfect beef stew every time:

Start by browning the beef.

You must start by browning the beef. The beef should be cut into cubes about 1 inch in size so that it is evenly browned all around. You can also use a pan to do this, but if you have a cast-iron skillet, then it is the best option because it will ensure even browning of the meat.

Next, add the onion, carrots, celery, and potatoes to the pot.

The ingredients for this dish are very simple: beef, onions, carrots, celery, and potatoes. You should also add salt and pepper to taste at this point, as well as any other seasonings you would like to include, such as oregano or thyme.

Pour in some tomato paste.

Add tomato paste now so that you can coat the vegetables with it before cooking. This will help create a delicious sauce that your family and friends can enjoy!

Continue cooking until everything is soft and tender

After adding the vegetables followed by tomato paste, you should continue cooking until everything is soft and tender. You will want to cook this stew for approximately 45 minutes to an hour, depending on how thick you would like your stew. In order to make sure that all of the vegetables cook through throughout, add more water during cooking if needed.

Make a tomato base.

The first step is to make a tomato-based sauce. To make the sauce, put the tomatoes in boiling water for 45 seconds and then remove them. Put the tomatoes in an ice bath and peel them before cutting them into small pieces. Put the pieces into a blender with some basil, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and vinegar. Blend until smooth. Add this mixture to your heavy-bottomed pot along with olive oil or beef fat if you want it to be extra flavorful.

Cook the vegetables and add them to the sauce.

Begin by browning the beef in a pot with oil. The beef should be browned on all sides but not cooked all the way through. Once the beef is browned, add onions and garlic to the pot. Cook for about three minutes before adding the flour and thyme. Stir until everything is combined and then add tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.

Add the carrots, celery, potatoes, bay leaves, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and paprika to the pot. If you want to make your stew thicker or more stew-like, you can add cornstarch or flour at this point if desired.

Let it come to a boil again before adding your beef back in (not yet). Add some parsley to your bowl of stew before serving with crusty bread or noodles as desired.

Add water and simmer until it thickens.

Add the sliced beef and potatoes to a large pot. Add the onion, carrots, celery, tomato sauce, and water—season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for about 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Season with salt, pepper, thyme, paprika, bay leaves, and garlic powder.

Start by adding your desired amount of salt, pepper, thyme, paprika, and bay leaves to the beef in a Dutch oven. Add in your garlic powder as well.

End with some white wine or coconut milk if desired.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

In a large pan, brown your ground beef with onion, celery, and garlic.

Add tomatoes, stock, bay leaves, salt, and pepper to the browned beef and cook until thickened.

Add carrots and potatoes along with any other vegetables you like, such as parsnips or leeks.

Simmer until the carrots are soft but not mushy.

Add water if needed to keep the stew from becoming too dry.

Cover tightly with foil or a lid so that the meat doesn't dry out during cooking.

Conclusion

This is a great recipe for any time of the day, but especially nice for a cold day. It's easy to make and a little more expensive than your average beef stew. Give it a try, and be sure to let us know how it turns out in the comments below.

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