Hearty Beef Stew: Fall Recipes 🍂

Looking for the perfect meal to warm up on chilly nights? This Hearty Beef Stew is rich, flavorful, and loaded with tender beef and vegetables. It’s a cozy, comforting dish that’s ideal for fall! 🍂

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6-8)

• 2 lbs beef stew meat (cubed)

• 3 tbsp olive oil (divided)

• 1 large onion (diced)

• 3 carrots (sliced)

• 3 celery stalks (sliced)

• 3 garlic cloves (minced)

• 4 cups beef broth

• 1 cup red wine (optional)

• 3 tbsp tomato paste

• 2 tbsp flour (for thickening)

• 3 large potatoes (cubed)

• 1 cup frozen peas (optional)

• 2 bay leaves

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• Salt and pepper (to taste)

• Fresh parsley (optional for garnish)

🥣 Instructions

1. Brown the Beef:

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot. Season the beef with salt & pepper. Brown in batches, then set aside. 🥩

2. Sauté the Veggies:

In the same pot, add 1 tbsp olive oil. Sauté the onions, carrots, and celery until soft. Stir in garlic and tomato paste. 🍅🧅

3. Deglaze:

Pour in red wine (or extra broth) to scrape up all the flavorful bits! 🍷

4. Simmer:

Return the beef to the pot, add broth, potatoes, thyme, bay leaves, and Worcestershire sauce. Cover and simmer on low for 2 hours. 🕑

5. Thicken:

Mix flour with a bit of water and stir into the stew to thicken. Simmer for another 15-20 minutes. Add frozen peas (optional). 🥔🥕🥦

6. Serve:

Remove bay leaves and thyme. Garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy with crusty bread! 🥖✨

💡 Pro Tips

• Make Ahead: This stew tastes even better the next day!

• Want Extra Flavor? Marinate the beef in red wine and garlic for a few hours before cooking.

🍽 Cozy up with this hearty meal!

There’s nothing better than a warm, homemade stew on a crisp fall evening. Let me know if you try it and how you make it your own! 🧡

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