🍲*Rustic Slow-Simmered Beef Stew* 🍲
A warm, comforting beef stew with tender braised beef, hearty potatoes, and sweet carrots in a rich, savory broth.
*Ingredients:*
🔹 *For the Stew:*
– 2 lbs beef chuck or brisket, cut into bite-sized pieces
– 4 cups beef broth (or enough to cover ingredients) – 3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
– 3 carrots, sliced into thick rounds
– 1 onion, diced
– 3 garlic cloves, minced
– 2 tbsp tomato paste
– 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
– 2 bay leaves
– 1 tsp dried thyme
– 1 tsp dried rosemary
– Salt & black pepper, to taste
– 2 tbsp olive oil
– 2 tbsp flour (for thickening)
– Fresh parsley, for garnish
*Instructions:*
🌟 *Sear the Beef:*
1. Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
2. Add beef in batches, browning each piece on all sides (about 5-7 minutes per batch). Remove and set aside.
🌟 *Sauté the Aromatics:* 3. In the same pot, sauté onions until soft, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
🌟 *Build the Flavor:*4. Stir in tomato paste, cooking for 1-2 minutes. Pour in a bit of broth, scraping up any browned bits for extra flavor. 5. Add the remaining broth, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, thyme, and rosemary.
🌟 *Slow Simmer the Beef:* 6. Return beef to the pot, cover, and simmer on low for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
🌟 *Add the Vegetables:* 7. Toss in the potatoes and carrots, seasoning with salt and pepper. Simmer uncovered for another 30-40 minutes until the vegetables are fork-tender.
🌟 *Thicken the Stew (Optional):* 8. For a thicker consistency, mix 2 tbsp flour with 2 tbsp water to create a slurry. Stir it into the stew and let it cook for 10-15 more minutes.
🌟 *Final Touches:* 9. Remove bay leaves, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed. 10. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
✨ *Enjoy with crusty bread or buttered rolls for the ultimate comfort meal!* —*Why You’ll Love This Stew:* ✔️ *Deep, rich flavors* from slow-simmered beef and herbs ✔️ *Hearty & satisfying* with melt-in-your-mouth meat and tender veggies ✔️ *Easy one-pot meal* that fills the house with incredible aromas #BeefStew #SlowCooked #ComfortFood #HomemadeGoodness #RusticCooking
