Homemade Beef Stew (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the stew
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2 pounds Beef Chuck Roast, cut into 2-inch chunks, excess fat removed
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1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
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½ teaspoon Coarsely Ground Black Pepper
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2 tablespoons Gluten-free All-Purpose Flour (or Whole Wheat for non-gluten)
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2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
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½ Large Yellow Onion, chopped
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4 Garlic Cloves, minced
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1 Large Carrot (or two small-medium), cut into 2-inch chunks
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2 Yukon Gold Potatoes, diced into 2-inch pieces
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2 Cups Beef Broth
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¼ Cup Tomato Paste
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
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1 Bay Leaf
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2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme Leaves
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 325° F.
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Season the beef chunks on all sides with kosher salt and black pepper. Sprinkle the flour over and toss the seasoned beef to coat it evenly.
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Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown the beef in batches, on all sides, for 3-4 minutes per batch. Don't worry about cooking the beef all the way through at this stage. Transfer the browned beef to a plate and set aside.
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Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and chopped carrot to the Dutch oven, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes, or until lightly browned.
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Add the chopped potatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, bay leaf, fresh thyme leaves, and Worcestershire sauce, and use a wooden spoon to scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
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Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring, and return the beef to the pot. Cover the Dutch oven, and transfer to the preheated oven.
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Cook the stew for 2-2.5 hours, or until the beef is very tender. Remove the bay leaf. Taste the stew and season with additional salt and pepper, if necessary. Serve warm.
# Notes:
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You may add 1-2 cups of water or more broth halfway through or 30 minutes before the dish is done if you want more broth in your stew.
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Types of meat you can use: Pre-Cut Stew Meat, Bottom Round or Rump Roast, Chuck Roast, or Pot Roast.
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You may add a bit of heat, like 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
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Feel free to add some chopped celery for extra flavor and texture.