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Classic Beef Stew

A hearty and comforting beef stew with tender chunks of beef, carrots, potatoes, and peas in a rich, savory broth.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine (optional)
  • 4 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Season beef with salt and pepper. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and brown beef in batches. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, sauté onion until soft, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste.
  3. Return beef to the pot. Add beef broth, red wine (if using), thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1.5 hours.
  4. Add carrots and potatoes, and continue simmering for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  5. Stir in peas and cook for 5 more minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

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