COLD WEATHER COMFORT FOOD: SIMPLE BEEF STEW
Beef stew is one of those quintessential cold weather comfort foods. I'll make it at the first whisper of a chill in the air and continue until the crocuses bloom in the Spring. Most of the ingredients are fairly traditional for a beef stew; however, I've added a few things to keep you warm on those cold, gray Winter...
Provided by Andy Anderson !
Categories Beef
Time 3h30m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 1. PREP/PREPARE
- 2. Gather your ingredients.
- 3. Chef's Tip: The most important ingredient in this recipe is the correct cut of beef. The wrong cut of beef can become dry and stringy, which no sauce will ever be able to rescue. If you use beef chuck roast, you will have a juicy, tender and flavorful roast. Every time.
- 4. Take the smashed garlic, /rosemary and thyme, and tie together in a piece of cheesecloth with a piece of cooking twine.
- 5. Chef's Note: Tying the spices together is called a bouquet garni. By bundling them together it helps to remove them from the stew before consumption.
- 6. Add the oil to a Dutch oven, and bring the heat up to medium-high.
- 7. Season the roast with salt and pepper.
- 8. Add the roast to the Dutch oven and sear, about 4 minutes per side.
- 9. Chef's Note: Searing a roast does NOT lock in the juices (not sure how that rumor got started); however, it will add flavor to the finished product.
- 10. Remove the roast, and reserve.
- 11. Place a rack in the lower position, and preheat the oven to 300f (150c)
- 12. Reduce the heat on the Dutch oven to medium low, and layer the onions, potatoes and carrots, in that order.
- 13. Chef's Tip: Try to cut the carrots and potatoes to the same thickness. That way they will all cook evenly.
- 14. Return the roast to the Dutch oven.
- 15. Add the cumin, paprika, cayenne, flour, and wine to the hot broth, and whisk to combine.
- 16. Add the liquid to the Dutch oven, along with the bouquet garni.
- 17. Add the bacon slices to the top of the roast.
- 18. Allow the liquid to come up to a slight simmer.
- 19. Cover and place in the preheated oven.
- 20. Cook in the oven (without opening) for 2 to 3 hours, or until the roast is fork tender.
- 21. Chef's Tip: If you want your veggies to have a bit more of a bite to them, then do not add them until the last hour of cooking.
- 22. Remove the roast, discard the bacon and allow it to rest for 10 minutes.
- 23. Remove the bouquet garni from the liquid and discard.
- 24. PLATE/PRESENT
- 25. Place some veggies and gravy in a deep plate.
- 26. Add a thick slice of beef to the top, and ladle on a bit more gravy.
- 27. Serve with some nice biscuits, to soak up all that yummy gravy. Enjoy.
- 28. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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Rahat Ahmed
[email protected]This stew was delicious! The beef was so tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The broth was also very flavorful.
sonia rehman
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The stew was hearty and flavorful. The beef was tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Ashmi Shahi
[email protected]This stew was absolutely delicious! The beef was so tender and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. The broth was also very flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.
Maria perez
[email protected]This stew was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! The beef was so tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The broth was also very flavorful.
MD Redoy Islam
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of beef stew, but this recipe was actually really good! The beef was tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The broth was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Brandy Stewart
[email protected]This stew was delicious! The beef was so tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The broth was also very flavorful.
Renata Gonzales
[email protected]I made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The beef was tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The broth was also very flavorful.
Mb Mb
[email protected]This stew was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! The beef was so tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The broth was also very flavorful.
Hazoor bukhsh Hazoor bukhsh
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of beef stew, but this recipe was actually really good! The beef was tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The broth was also very flavorful.
Beastmode _carry
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The stew was hearty and flavorful. The beef was tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Ahmed Alshifa
[email protected]This stew was absolutely delicious! The beef was so tender and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. The broth was also very flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.
Mirza Abid
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the stew turned out great! The beef was tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The broth was also very flavorful.
Dylan Zain
[email protected]This stew was a bit bland for my taste. I had to add some extra salt and pepper to it. Otherwise, it was a good recipe and the beef was very tender.
Mercy Opara
[email protected]Just made this stew and it was delicious! The beef was so tender and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. The broth was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Basant Singh
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The stew was hearty and flavorful. The beef was tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Shash Banks
[email protected]I've made this stew several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The beef is always tender and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. The broth is also very flavorful. I usually serve it over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
Khan jadoon
[email protected]Easy to follow recipe and turned out great! Will definitely make again.
Jenisha Lama
[email protected]This beef stew was an absolute delight! The meat was fork-tender and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. The broth was rich and flavorful, with a perfect balance of herbs and spices. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.