Description
A comforting and hearty beef and potato stew that is perfect for a cozy meal on a chilly day. Tender chunks of beef chuck are simmered with baby potatoes in a flavorful broth until everything is tender and delicious.
Ingredients
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For the Stew:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2.2 pounds beef chuck, trimmed and cut into chunks, brought to room temperature
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 10 shallots, peeled
- 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 4 cups low sodium beef broth
- 3 tbsp double concentrated tomato paste
- 13 ounces baby potatoes
Instructions
- Chopping: Get your prep done before you start cooking. Peel the shallots and mince the garlic.
- Browning: Heat oil and butter in a large pot over high. Place beef in a single layer and sear, undisturbed, for 3 minutes. Then stir and cook until golden brown on all sides.
- Sautéing: Add salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and sugar. Stir in garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add cornstarch and stir until incorporated. Finally, add shallots and soy sauce.
- Simmering: Pour in beef broth, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 1 hour over medium-low heat.
- Simmering: Stir in tomato paste and add potatoes. Simmer for 30 minutes more, or until the meat is tender and the potatoes are cooked. Add water if needed. Adjust salt to taste before serving.
- Serving: Serve with some country bread. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Beef Stew, Potato Stew, Comfort Food, One-Pot Meal
