A Delicious Recipe for Old-Fashioned Beef Stew
As the winter months approach, you may be looking for a hearty, comfort food recipe that's sure to please. One of the best options is old-fashioned beef stew. It is easy to make and packed with flavor. This recipe calls for beef stewing meat, vegetables, red wine, and beef broth. Let’s walk through how to make this delicious dish!
Blog Body: Preparing the Ingredients
To begin, mix ¼ cup of all-purpose flour with ¼ teaspoon of freshly ground pepper in a shallow bowl. Dip each piece of beef stewing meat into the flour mixture until it is completely coated. Heat 5 teaspoons of vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat and add the floured beef cubes. Cook them until they are nicely browned on both sides and then remove them from the pot and set aside.
Next, add 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar to the same pot and stir it around to deglaze it. Add 1 cup of red wine and let it simmer for about 5 minutes or until it reduces by half. Once reduced, add 3 ½ cups of beef broth (homemade or low-sodium canned) along with 2 bay leaves and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Add 1 onion that has been peeled and chopped as well as 5 carrots that have been peeled and cut into 1/4 inch rounds to the pot along with 2 teaspoons of salt. Simmer for about 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp before adding 2 potatoes that have been peeled and cut into 3/4 inch cubes as well as the reserved beef cubes back into the pot. Simmer everything together for an additional 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender before serving your delicious old-fashioned beef stew!
Old fashioned beef stew is one of those recipes that never goes out of style – no matter what season it is! It’s an easy dish to prepare but is full of flavor thanks to ingredients like red wine, beef broth, vegetables, and spices like freshly ground pepper. So if you're looking for a hearty meal with minimal effort involved then this classic recipe might just be perfect for you! Give this old fashioned beef stew a try today – we guarantee you won't be disappointed!