Ina Garten Beef Stew Recipe
Nothing beats a warm bowl of hearty stew. Ina Garten Beef Stew Recipe is pure comfort food.
Equipment
- Large Dutch oven or pot
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon
- Ladle
Ingredients
- 3 pounds of beef chuck meat
- 2 cups of red wine
- 4 cups of beef broth
- 3 large carrots
- 2 yellow onions
- 1 pound of small potatoes
- 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
- Fresh thyme and rosemary sprigs
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoons of flour
Instructions
- Cut beef into 2-inch chunks first.
- Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Coat pieces lightly with flour all over.
- Heat olive oil in your Dutch oven.
- Brown beef pieces on all sides carefully.
- Work in batches to avoid crowding.
- Remove browned meat and set aside temporarily.
- Add chopped onions to the same pot.
- Cook until they become soft and golden.
- Stir in tomato paste for one minute.
- Pour in red wine and scrape pot.
- Add beef broth and return the meat.
- Toss in carrots, potatoes, and fresh herbs.
- Bring everything to a gentle boil now.
- Cover and reduce heat to low immediately.
- Let it simmer for 2.5 hours slowly.
- Stir occasionally to prevent sticking at bottom.
Notes
- Choose chuck roast for the best results.
- Brown meat well for deeper flavor development.
- Don't skip the red wine step here.
- Use good quality beef broth always.
- Let it simmer low and slow patiently.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
- Make it a day ahead if possible.
- The flavors get better with time overnight.