Beef Stew II
An easy beef built around beef chuck for stew, cubed, beef broth and carrots, chopped β roughly 70 minutes start to finish, and rated medium to make. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 7 steps.
You'll mainly reach for large pot and saucepan. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- Pat the beef cubes dry, then toss them with the flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder until evenly coated.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat and brown the beef in batches on all sides, then transfer it to a plate.
- Add the remaining oil and cook the onion for 4 to 5 minutes until soft, then stir in the garlic and tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Return the beef to the pot, pour in the beef broth and add the bay leaf and thyme, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer gently for 1 hour and 30 minutes until the beef is becoming tender.
- Add the carrots and potatoes and continue simmering, partially covered, for a further 30 to 40 minutes until the vegetables and meat are fork-tender.
- Discard the bay leaf, taste and adjust the seasoning, and if you prefer a thicker gravy let it simmer uncovered for a few more minutes before serving.
You'll use: Large pot Β· Saucepan
Tips & common questions
How long does Beef Stew II take to make?
About 70 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 7 steps and 14 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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Beef Stew II is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Food in Wartime Britain, c 1940 D563.jpg (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top β how we source recipes.