Ultimate Winter Beef Stew Recipe

🍲 Hearty Beef Stew

👉Ingredients:

➡️ 2 pounds stewing beef, cut into 1-inch cubes

➡️ 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

➡️ 4 cups beef broth

➡️ 1 onion, chopped

➡️ 4 cloves garlic, minced

➡️ 2 bay leaves

➡️ 1 teaspoon dried thyme

➡️ 1 teaspoon dried rosemary

➡️ 4 large carrots, sliced

➡️ 4 medium potatoes, cubed

➡️ 2 cups frozen peas

➡️ Salt and pepper to taste

➡️ Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

👉Preparation:

🔹 Brown the Beef: Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef cubes and brown on all sides. Remove beef and set aside.

🔹 Sauté Onions & Garlic: In the same pot, add onions and garlic. Cook until onions are translucent.

🔹 Deglaze the Pot: Pour a bit of beef broth into the pot, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.

🔹 Add Remaining Ingredients: Return beef to the pot. Add remaining beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.

🔹 Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 1.5–2 hours until beef is tender.

🔹 Add Vegetables: Stir in carrots and potatoes. Simmer for 30 more minutes until vegetables are tender.

🔹 Add Peas: 5 minutes before serving, add frozen peas and heat through.

✅ Serve: Remove bay leaves. Adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with parsley. Serve hot and enjoy!

👉Tips for Extra Flavor:

◾️1. Brown the beef in batches to avoid steaming.

◾️2. For a richer taste, add 1 tablespoon tomato paste when sautéing onions.

◾️3. Use fresh herbs instead of dried for a brighter flavor.