LIGHT AND BRIGHT BEEF STEW

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With leeks, parsnips, dill, and white wine rather than red, this is not your typical beef stew. It's fresher and brighter and altogether brothier, an early spring recipe that's still comfort food but just right for shoulder season when the promise of warmer days is right around the corner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Time 3h25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds beef chuck (preferably grass-fed), cut into 2-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Unbleached all-purpose flour, for dusting
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 leeks, white and light green parts only, chopped and rinsed
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup dry white wine
3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
4 parsnips (8 ounces), peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 sweet potatoes (1 pound), peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
Chopped fresh dill, for serving

Steps:

  • Generously season beef with salt and pepper. Dust with flour and shake off excess. Heat a Dutch oven or other heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high, and swirl in 2 tablespoons oil.
  • Add half of beef in a single layer and cook, turning a few times, until browned in places, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate, leaving fat in pot. Brown remaining beef; transfer to plate.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Swirl remaining 1 tablespoon oil into pot, still over medium-high heat. Add leeks and thyme and cook until leeks are golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Add Worcestershire sauce and wine; boil until mostly evaporated.
  • Return beef and any accumulated juices to pot along with broth. Bring to a boil. Cover pot, transfer to oven, and cook 1 1/2 hours. Remove pot from oven and stir parsnips and sweet potatoes into stew. Cover and continue cooking in oven until beef is fork-tender and vegetables are easily pierced with the tip of a knife, about 1 hour.
  • Ladle stew into shallow bowls, sprinkle with dill, and serve. Cooled stew can be transferred to an airtight container and refrigerated up to 2 days, or frozen up to 3 months.

Shex Kamal
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I'm not a big fan of beef stew, but this recipe changed my mind. The stew was so flavorful and the meat was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


TJ Austin
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This stew was delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the tender beef and the flavorful broth. I will definitely be making this again.


FiA LeGend
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I've made this stew several times and it's always a hit with my family. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Jovi Meza
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This stew was a bit too thick for my taste. I added some extra broth and it was much better.


Innocent Masina
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I made this stew for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making this again.


Faheem Palari
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This stew was easy to make and the ingredients were easy to find. However, I found the stew to be a bit too salty for my taste.


Rubab Malik
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I'm not a big fan of beef stew, but this recipe changed my mind. The stew was so flavorful and the meat was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Lenin Martinez
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I made this stew in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. The meat was so tender and the vegetables were cooked through. I served it with crusty bread and it was a delicious meal.


Ipiiya Melanie
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This stew was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Syamthemba Mdlalose
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I've made this stew several times and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Joshua Newby
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This stew was delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the tender beef and the flavorful broth. I will definitely be making this again.


Crystal Darneal
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I followed the recipe exactly and the stew turned out great! It was easy to make and the ingredients were easy to find. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.


Mahmood khan
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This beef stew was a delight! The meat was so tender and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. The flavors were well-balanced and the stew had a lovely depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.