Beef Stew

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the beef into 1 inch cubes.
  2. 2In a large bowl, add the meat, seasonings, and flour. Toss to evenly coat.
  3. 3Preheat oven to 320 Fahrenheit.
  4. 4Place a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add the oil.
  5. 5Once hot, sear the meat on both sides in batches, flipping once. Set meat aside.
  6. 6Reduce the heat to medium/low and add the onion and garlic. Sauté for a few minutes until softened.
  7. 7Add the tomato paste and cook for a couple minutes.
  8. 8Then add 1 cup of the beef broth, and the balsamic vinegar. Stir to deglaze the pot and bring to a simmer.
  9. 9Stir in the rest of the beef broth, the meat, and the Worcestershire sauce. Stir well, cover, and place in the oven for one hour on the lower rack.
  10. 10Add in the chopped potatoes and carrots. Mix well and add back in the oven for another hour.
  11. 11Stir in the gravy mix and place back in the oven for 30 minutes.
  12. 12Salt & pepper to taste. Serve with warm bread.

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lb chuck beef
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 4 Tbsp neutral cooking oil
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 6 minced cloves
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 5 cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 cups chopped potatoes (1 inch)
  • 2 cups sliced carrots (1/2 inch)
  • 1 1/4 cups McCormick brown gravy mix

Equipment

large bowlDutch oventongswooden spoonlid

Tips

  • Serve with warm bread.
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