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Classic Dutch Oven Beef Stew

This classic and hearty recipe is sure to fill your home and your family with warmth! This is the perfect meal to serve on a cold and snowy day.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings 8 people

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch Oven See below for a link

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 4 carrots peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • fresh parsley chopped for garnish
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 325°F.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and pepper. Coat the beef cubes in the flour mixture.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef from the Dutch oven and set aside.
  • Add the chopped onion to the Dutch oven and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
  • Add the beef broth, red wine, bay leaves, and thyme to the Dutch oven. Bring to a simmer and scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  • Return the beef to the Dutch oven and add the carrots and potatoes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Cover the Dutch oven and place it in the preheated oven. Cook for 2-3 hours, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
  • Remove the Dutch oven from the oven and discard the bay leaves. Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning as necessary.
  • Serve the beef stew hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.