Delicious and hearty 5-hour beef stew

This 5-hour beef stew recipe is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for a cold winter day. The slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld together, creating a rich and savory stew that will warm you from the inside out. With tender chunks of beef, carrots, potatoes, and onions simmered in a flavorful broth, this stew is sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup red wine
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the beef stew meat and brown on all sides.
2. Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook until softened.
3. Stir in the carrots, potatoes, beef broth, red wine, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
4. Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 5 hours, stirring occasionally.
5. Once the stew is done cooking, taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot and enjoy!

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