Hearty and Delicious Beef and Vegetable Stew Recipe

This beef and vegetable stew recipe is a hearty and delicious meal packed with tender chunks of beef, nutritious vegetables, and flavorful herbs. Slow-cooked to perfection, this stew is the ultimate comfort food that will warm you up on a cold day. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by the whole family. Serve it with crusty bread or over a bed of fluffy mashed potatoes for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef stew meat, cubed
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 4 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup red wine
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add the beef stew meat and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the meat and set aside.
3. In the same pot, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
4. Add the carrots, celery, and potatoes to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Return the beef stew meat to the pot.
6. Pour in the beef broth, red wine, and tomato paste. Stir to combine.
7. Add the bay leaves, dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until the beef is tender.
9. Add the frozen peas to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
10. Remove the bay leaves and discard.
11. Serve the beef and vegetable stew hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

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