Tender Beef Stew from Food Network

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 2
Tender Beef Stew from Food Network
in Stew

Prep

20 min

Cook

2h 30min

Ready In

2h 50min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs beef chuck , cut into 3-inch pieces
2 cups red wine
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 carrots , roughly chopped
2 onions , sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 slices bacon , cut into lardons
4 stems fresh rosemary
4 sprigs fresh thyme
3 garlic cloves , smashed
2 bay leaves
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
434
Sugar
5g
Fat
25g
This tasty and filling beef stew is perfect for serving on a cold winter evening. It's rich, hearty, and delicious with tender chunks of beef and flavorful vegetables. While it takes some time to prepare, the results are well worth the effort. This recipe gives you the option to use some red wine, so for those who like a rich and flavorful stew, this recipe is perfect. Once it's cooked, it's great to serve with some fresh bread or over some noodles or rice. Enjoy a bowl of tender and flavorful Beef Stew from Food Network.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 325°F.
2.In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until hot.
3.Brown the beef in small batches on all sides, seasoning each batch with salt and pepper.
4.Remove beef and set aside. Remove all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the pot.
5.Add onions, and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until browned.
6.Add carrots, garlic, and bacon, and cook for another 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until bacon is crisp and vegetables are tender.
7.Return the beef to the Dutch oven.
8.Add wine, red wine vinegar, rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, and enough water to cover the beef.
9.Bring the mixture to a simmer and cover. Cook in the oven for approximately 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until meat is tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
10.Remove bay leaves before serving.

PROS

This beef stew is rich, hearty, and full of flavor.
It is perfect for cold, winter nights when you want something filling and delicious to warm you up.

It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables in your fridge.

CONS

This recipe takes time to prepare, as the beef needs to be browned and then cooked low and slow in the oven.
It is not a quick meal to make on a weeknight.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef is a good source of protein, iron and several other nutrients. This stew also includes vegetables which provide a range of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. It’s a great way to get a variety of nutrients in one meal.

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