Plain Brown Beef Stew

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 16
Plain Brown Beef Stew Recipe
in Stew

Prep

40 min

Cook

3 hours

Ready In

3 hours 40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

6 ounces bacon
olive oil
4 lbs beef stew meat
1 sliced carrot
2 cups sliced onions
3 cups of young red wine
3 cups beef stock
1 imported bay leaf
1 teaspoon thyme
2 inches piece orange peel
1 large tomatoes , cut into chunks
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3 garlic cloves
salt and pepper
4 potatoes
3 tablespoons flour
2 1/2 tablespoons soft butter , melted

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
460
Sugar
7g
Fat
27g
Plain Brown Beef Stew, as the name suggests, is a simple stew recipe that uses a variety of aromatic vegetables and an easy-to-make sauce. This classic stew offers a rich, satisfying flavor that is perfect for those chilly winter nights. Don’t let the simplicity of this recipe fool you, the combination of the slow-cooked beef, tender potatoes, and savory bacon is just delicious. This Plain Beef Stew is a versatile dish that can be paired with crusty bread, rice, or a green salad.

Instructions

1.Cut the bacon into small pieces and fry in a large pot until crispy. Remove and set aside.
2.Add some olive oil to the pot and brown the beef stew meat in batches until well-browned. Set aside after browning.
3.In the same pot, add sliced onions and carrot. Sauté for about ten minutes or until onions become translucent.
4.Next, add the wine and cook for 10 minutes or until wine has reduced in half.
5.Add beef stock, bay leaf, thyme, orange peel, garlic, tomato paste, and fresh tomatoes to the pot. Stir well and bring to a boil.
6.Add the browned beef stew meat and bacon back to the pot. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for two hours.
7.Peel and chop the potatoes into small bite-size pieces, add them to the pot and continue to simmer for another 30 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked through.
8.In a small bowl, whisk the flour and melted butter until combined. Then add the mixture to the pot and stir well for about a minute until the sauce thickens. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

PROS

This dish has a hearty, comforting taste that is perfect for cold winter evenings.

It is packed with nutrient-dense vegetables like onion, carrot, and tomato.

This stew recipe is not overly complicated and can be easily adjusted to taste.

CONS

It is a high-calorie meal and might be heavy for people watching their fat and carbohydrate intake.

This recipe requires a significant amount of time to prepare and cook.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef contains essential vitamins and minerals like zinc and iron that are important for optimal health. Additionally, this recipe packed with vegetables to provide fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants.
These can help reduce inflammation in your body and assist in promoting healthy digestion.

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