Easy Beef Stew

by **Raeja** Wed Dec 27, 2023 4:28 am

EASY BEEF STEW

1 TBS (or more) olive or vegetable oil

2 Lbs. Chuck Stew Meat (cut into 1" cubes)

1 medium yellow onion, chopped

2 stalks celery, chopped

salt to taste

pepper to taste

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1/4 cup tomato paste

6 cups beef broth (7 cups if you don't use the wine)

1 cup Red Wine

1 TBS Worcestershire sauce

2 Fresh Tyme Sprigs

2 Bay leaves

1 LB baby potatoes cut in half

1 cup frozen peas

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

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In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add beef and cook, turning occasionally until seared or browned on all sides. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer beef to a seperate plate or bowl.

Coat the bottom of pot with oil, if needed and heat over medium high heat. Cook onion, carrots, and celery, stirring until softened. Season with salt & pepper (optional). Add garlic and tomato paste and cook, stirring until garlic is fragra nt and tomato paste has darkened in color (not alot though~ maybe 2 or 3 minutes). Return beef to pot. Add broth, wine (if using), worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a medium low heat and bring to a simmer; season with salt & pepper if you wish. Cover and simmer, stirring occaisiaonally until beef is tender, for about 30 - 45 minutes.

Add potatoes and simmer, covered until potatoes are tender.

Remove bay leaves and Thyme sprigs stir in peas and cook a few more minutes, season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.