Name: French-Style Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 4 carrots, sliced; 3 potatoes, cubed; 1 cup red wine; 3 cups beef broth; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh parsley for garnish

Description

A warm and comforting beef stew filled with hearty ingredients and a rich broth, perfect for chilly days.

Ingredients

2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 carrots, sliced
3 potatoes, cubed
1 cup red wine
3 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish

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Instructions

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the beef and brown on all sides. Remove beef from pot and set aside.
In the same pot, add onion and garlic; sauté until soft.
Add the carrots and potatoes and stir for 5 minutes.
Pour in the red wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
Return the beef to the pot, along with the beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 90 to 120 minutes, or until the beef is tender.
Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning if necessary, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Choose good quality beef chuck for best results; it will become tender as it cooks. Feel free to add other vegetables, like peas or green beans, for extra flavor and nutrition.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 120 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: French