Ina Garten Beef Stew Recipe
If you want comfort food that feels warm and filling, try this Ina Garten Beef Stew Recipe. It is rich, hearty and full of deep flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck cut into cubes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 3 carrots sliced
- 3 potatoes cubed
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
Heat the Oil
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Brown the Beef
- Add beef cubes in batches. Brown all sides evenly.
Remove the Beef
- Take beef out and set aside on a plate.
Cook the Onion
- Add chopped onion to the pot. Cook until soft.
Add Garlic and Paste
- Stir in garlic and tomato paste. Cook for one minute.
Deglaze the Pot
- Pour red wine into the pot. Scrape brown bits gently.
Add Broth and Beef
- Add beef broth and browned beef back into pot.
Season the Stew
- Add salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaves.
Simmer Slowly
- Cover and simmer on low heat for ninety minutes.
Add Vegetables
- Add carrots and potatoes. Cook for thirty more minutes.
Check Tenderness
- Beef should be very tender. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Rest Before Serving
- Turn off heat. Let stew rest ten minutes.
Notes
- Use beef chuck for best texture.
- Brown meat well for deep flavor.
- Cook on low heat slowly.
- Cut vegetables in similar sizes.
- Taste before serving and adjust salt.