BEEF STEW

Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins | Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins | Yield: 7 Servings

This is my all-time comfort food! Every bite of this delicious stew will surely make your day extra special. Give it a try and enjoy!

Ingredients:

3 pound chuck roast or your favourite stew meat cut into bite-size pieces (about 1 to 2”)

3 tablespoons flour

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon pepper

½ teaspoon paprika

3 tablespoons butter

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon garlic minced

1 onion chopped (one small onion or half of a large onion)

3 carrots peeled and cut into bite-size pieces (1”)

2 celery stalks cut into bite-size pieces

1 pound potatoes peeled and cut into bite-size pieces

3 c beef broth

¼ c tomato paste

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

½ teaspoon rosemary

1 bay leaf

1 c peas

2 tablespoons cornstarch

2 tablespoons water

Directions:

Step 1: In a shallow dish, add in the flour, paprika, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined.

Step 2: Add the meat into the flour mixture and toss until everything is well coated with the mixture.

Step 3: Place a large stockpot on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high.

Step 4: Add in the butter and allow it to melt.

Step 5: Add in the coated meat pieces and cook until brown. Make sure to cook them in batches and add more butter or oil if needed.

Step 6: Remove the meat pieces from the pot and place them on a clean plate.

Step 7: In the same pot, add in the onion, garlic, celery, and carrots, and then cook for a few minutes or until translucent and caramelized.

Step 8: Add in the tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, potatoes, and rosemary.

Step 9: Put the meat back into the pot and stir until well mixed.

Step 10: Turn the heat up to medium-high and allow the stew to boil.

Step 11: Cover the pot and turn the heat down to low, and then cook for about 60 to 90 minutes or until the meat is fork-tender.

Step 12: In a small cup, add in water and cornstarch. Stir until well dissolved, then pour in over the beef mixture.

Step 13: Cook for another 10 to 15 minutes while stirring from time to time until the sauce becomes thick.

Step 14: Discard the bay leaf and add the peas into the stew.

Step 15: Cook for another 5 to 10 minutes or until done.

Step 16: Ladle the stew into serving bowls.

Step 17: Serve hot and enjoy!

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