Classic Beef Stew
  1. Cut beef into large chunks and sear in a hot pot with avocado oil, then set aside

  2. Add diced onion and celery stalks to the pot and cook for a few minutes

  3. Add garlic and cook briefly

  4. Stir in tomato paste and cook for about 1 minute

  5. Add flour and cook for another minute

  6. Pour in red wine and let simmer for a couple of minutes

  7. Add carrots and beef stock to the pot

  8. Return the seared beef to the pot and mix well, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom

  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste, add bay leaf and fresh thyme tied with butcher twine

  10. Simmer on low with lid slightly ajar for about 1.5 hours

  11. Add potatoes and simmer for another hour

  12. Check tenderness of beef, carrots, and potatoes; cook longer if needed

  13. Add frozen peas and simmer for 10-15 minutes

  14. Remove bay leaf and thyme stems before serving

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🥘Stew

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🍂Fall

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 2h

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