Old Fashioned Beef Stew

Old Fashioned Beef Stew

Old Fashioned Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef stew meat cubed chuck roast
• 4 tablespoons cornstarch divided
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 pounds red potatoes cut into bite-sized chunks
• 10 ounces pearl onions
• 4 medium carrots sliced
• 4 medium celery ribs sliced
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 cup cold water

Directions

1. Dust 2 pounds beef stew meat with 2 tablespoons cornstarch

2. season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.

3. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat.

4. Add the beef and sear for about 5 minutes, until all sides are browned.

5. Stir in 2 cloves minced garlic and 2 tablespoons tomato paste.

6. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

7. Pour in 4 cups beef broth and 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce to deglaze 

8. scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.

9. Add the diced potatoes, pearl onions, sliced carrots, and sliced celery.

10. Sprinkle in the

    1. 1 teaspoon granulated sugar,

    2. 1/2 teaspoon dried basil,

    3. 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano,

    4. 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley,

    5. 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and

    6. 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice.

11. Stir to combine.

12. Bring the stew to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low.

13. Cover and simmer for 90 to 120 minutes, until the beef is tender.

14. In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water.

15. Stir until completely dissolved.

16. Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the stew, stirring constantly.

17. Cook on low heat for a few more minutes, until the stew thickens.

18. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if necessary.

19. Serve hot.