Beef Stew
Beef Stew

Hello everybody, I hope you are having an incredible day today. Today, I’m gonna show you how to prepare a special dish, beef stew. One of my favorites. This time, I’m gonna make it a little bit tasty. This is gonna smell and look delicious.

This beef stew is the ultimate, hearty, melt-in-your mouth comfort food of all, and so easy to make in the Instant Pot® for a simple midweek dinner. I took the great base recipe, and tweaked it with a compilation of reviewer recommendations. The end result is a winner, to be sure.

Beef Stew is one of the most popular of recent trending meals in the world. It is enjoyed by millions daily. It is simple, it is fast, it tastes yummy. Beef Stew is something which I’ve loved my whole life. They are fine and they look fantastic.

To begin with this particular recipe, we have to prepare a few ingredients. You can have beef stew using 10 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

The ingredients needed to make Beef Stew:
  1. Take 1 1/2 lbs stew meat, cut in bite sized pieces
  2. Get 6 medium size potatoes, cut in chunks
  3. Prepare 2 large carrots, cut in chunks or baby carrots
  4. Make ready 1 medium onion, cut in chunks
  5. Take 2 celery stalks, cut in 1 inch pieces
  6. Take 1 can mushrooms
  7. Make ready 2 1/2 cups beef broth
  8. Take 2-3 tablespoons ketchup or tomato paste
  9. Get Salt, pepper, garlic and Worcestershire for seasoning
  10. Get 2-3 tablespoons cornstarch and 2-3 tablespoons cold water

With switched-up ingredients and creative twists, these variations elevate the classic from familiar to fabulous. Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Heat a large Dutch oven with a tight-fitting lid over medium-high heat. Season the beef generously with salt and pepper, and add to the pan.

Instructions to make Beef Stew:
  1. Season meat with salt, pepper, garlic and Worcestershire sauce. Brown in 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil.
  2. Add browned meat to crockpot.
  3. Add vegetables.
  4. Add broth and ketchup or tomato paste.
  5. Cook on high 4 hours or low 6-8 hours. You can also use pressure cooker or stovetop. If using stovetop, simmer on low until vegetables are tender, stirring frequently to prevent sticking/ scorching.
  6. Optional. If you like a thicker gravy, mix equal amounts cornstarch and cold water (2-3 tablespoons). Whisk together to make a slurry. Slowly add slurry to finished stew, a tablespoon at a time, until desired thickness.

Remove the beef from the pot and add the vinegar and wine. Cook over medium-high heat, scraping the pan with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits. Add the beef, beef broth and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a slow simmer. Beef stew is the benevolent king of all stews.

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