It truly is unbelievable how delicious this stuff tastes! Unbelievable Beef Stew is loaded, and we mean loaded, with tender, savory beef chunks and fluffy, almost buttery potatoes, the cornerstones of any great beef stew. But then, there’s the succulent, herbaceous broth, the garden-fresh vegetables, and the bright little green pea spheres! There is so much to love in Unbelievable Beef Stew, and the best way to find more is to serve yourself a bowl!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (2-pound) beef chuck, trimmed and cubed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup red wine, optional
- 1 pound potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 3/4 cup peas
- fresh thyme, optional, to taste, chopped, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 –In a large bowl, add the flour, the garlic powder, the salt, and the pepper and stir or whisk to combine.
Step 2 –Toss the beef cubes in the flour mixture until well-coated.
Step 3 –In a large pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil.
Step 4 –Add the beef and the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 5 –Add the beef broth and the red wine to the beef-onion mixture and, using a wooden spoon, stir the beef while scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen the browned bits.
Step 6 –Add the potatoes, the carrots, the celery, the tomato paste, and the rosemary to the beef mixture and stir to combine.
Step 7 –Reduce the heat to medium-low.
Step 8 –Cover the pot and cook until the beef is tender and reaches an internal temperature of at least 150 degrees F, about 1 hour-1 hour 30 minutes.
Step 9 –In a small bowl, add the cornstarch and the water and mix together to create a slurry.
Step 10 –Gradually stir the slurry into the stew to reach the desired thickness.
Step 11 –Add the peas to the stew and simmer until bright, about 5-10 minutes.
Step 12 –Serve garnished with the thyme.
