How to Make Stew

Name: How to Make Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs. chuck roast, cut into 1-inch pieces; 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil, divided; 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped; 1 lb. cremini mushrooms, cut into quarters (optional); 5 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch rounds; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 2 Tbsp. tomato paste; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. dried thyme; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1/2 cup red wine, beer, cider (optional); 6 cups low-sodium beef broth; 2 bay leaves; 1 and 1/2 cups red potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 cup frozen peas; 3 Tbsp. flour, for thickening if desired

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:1h 30min

The word stew conjures up visions of friends and family gathered around the table on a chilly day enjoying each other’s company as they dip into bowls of thick broth with chunks of meat and vegetables cooked to perfection.

Updated at: Wed, 05 Aug 2020 20:56:49 GMT