This hearty beef and vegetable stew is a classic comfort food that fills your home with an inviting aroma, delighting everyone at the table. It’s the perfect meal to warm you up after a day of skiing, snowshoeing, or cheering at an ice hockey tournament.
Quick to prepare and slow-cooked in the oven, this stew tenderizes the beef and maximizes flavor concentration. Not only is this dish nutritious, delicious, and ultra-comforting, but it’s also budget-friendly! You can even make this beef stew in advance, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify.
Imagine returning from winter outdoor activities to the smoky aromas of this delightful stew—it’s the ultimate way to keep your heart warm and your belly full!
Ingredients
- 1 kg (2.2 lb) stewing beef cubes
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) canola oil
- 2 chopped onions
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) minced garlic
- 2 diced celery stalks
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) all-purpose flour
- 5 cups (1.25 L) beef broth
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) tomato paste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 carrots, chopped
- 6 peeled and cubed potatoes
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Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Prepare the Meat: Pat the stewing beef dry using paper towels. In an ovenproof pan or casserole dish, heat canola oil over medium-high heat.
- Sear the Beef: Working in batches, sear the beef cubes for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown. Once browned, transfer the cubes to a plate.
- Sauté Onions: Remove any excess fat from the pan. Using medium heat, sauté chopped onions for 1 to 2 minutes until they become translucent.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the seared beef to the pan. Add minced garlic, diced celery, and fresh thyme.
- Add Flour: Sprinkle all-purpose flour over the mixture and stir well to combine.
- Mix Broth and Tomato Paste: Pour in the beef broth and tomato paste, stirring to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer, scraping the sides of the pan with a wooden spoon to loosen the flavorful cooking juices.
- Bake: Cover the pan and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
- Add Vegetables: After an hour, add chopped carrots and cubed potatoes to the pan. Cover again and cook for an additional 1 hour, or until the meat easily flakes with a fork.
